I know that most Olympic athletes looked forward to a break after London, but I was not one of them. I have such a passion for soccer; it comes easily and naturally to me, so of course I want to keep it going.
Our coach, Pia Sundhage, has a record that speaks for itself: two Olympic golds and a World Cup silver medal. But it goes way beyond that. She has done great things for the team and for the game.
You asked U.S. midfielder Tobin Heath questions via Twitter, and she answered. She weighs in on superstitions, card games and staying motivated ahead of the London Olympics:ALEXIS @alexist_20: @espnW @TobinHeath #AskTobin Does she have any superstitions?
Earlier this week, I went for a walk around Glasgow, Scotland, where we're currently staying, and where we'll play our first two Olympic games. It was around 10 p.m., the sun was setting, and everything was at peace around us.
U.S. national team midfielder Tobin Heath will be blogging for espnW through the London Olympics and sharing her experiences from the road. Her debut entry below deals with the always tough question: What to pack for a trip.
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