Quotes by April Heinrichs

“With the Olympics just 10 months away, if you believe that we need to get rid of some of these older players, clean house and go younger, then I think its a mistake. Its really a mistake.”

“I dont think the idea is to keep people together just for the sake of keeping people together. The idea is that we have the core of a team that we felt was capable of winning a World Cup. These 20 players we feel are the 20 best players in America right now, and how much is going to change between now and 10 months from now?”

“The roster is a reflection of the veteran leadership, and heading into this Womens World Cup, we will need the veterans to provide leadership and the foundation for our consistent performances.”

“I wouldnt call them brutal, but its on the verge of reckless. I dont think its purposeful and cynical. Its exuberant. Its wanting to win.”