George Vecsey Quotes

When I was growing up, there were very few women athletes. I remember watching Olga Corbett, but Peggy Fleming and Janet Lynn were my role models. I never dreamt that I could be at that level. I remember thinking they seemed so elegant and regal and powerful and feminine.

As a young woman, I was fortunate to have the leadership of Jeanette Hayner, the courage of Jennifer Dunn, the faith of Elisabeth Elliot, and the indomitable spirit of Margaret Thatcher to guide and motivate me.

As a former college athlete, I know the importance of sports in the lives of women and girls, and I couldn't be more thrilled to join forces with NWSL and U.S. Soccer to ensure professional women athletes are elevated as the entire country can watch and be inspired by their strength and athleticism.

Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened.

In my opinion, Jackie is the greatest female athlete ever.

My mom was a source of strength. She showed me by example that women, regardless of how difficult life may get, can do it all.

I think a lot of girls look up to me because I'm a strong woman.

People don't follow titles, they follow courage.

Some of my favorite actresses are Cate Blanchett, I love her. I love Zoe Saldana, and Julianne Moore is one of my favorites. I like women who choose diverse roles and have that strength, which I think all women have but some women embrace it, present it, and live in it.

When I'm watching TV, I'm always drawn to those female characters who are doing something that I would want to do.

Growing up, I looked up to major league baseball players, and now these young women have amazing, incredible women all across the board, from swimming to gymnastics to softball to basketball.

I think it's great that young girls have the WNBA to look up to now.

You pick out the big men! I’ll make them brave!”

I spent a lot of times sitting in big rooms full of a lot of men and executives thinking, 'What would Oprah say right now?' and trying to channel that as hard as I could. And mostly that was just about having the confidence. If this woman did it, it can be done. And there's no reason for anybody to stop you.

Courage breeds leadership.

I wish I were as tough and strong as the women that I'm lucky enough to portray.

Cristiano's strength always gives the team a boost in every way.

I would say that Cynthia Nixon is somebody I admire, and Toni Collette as well. Those women - their work inspires me, whatever they do.

My mission my whole career was just to be somebody that you can look at and say, 'That's the guy I want to go into battle with.'

We will face a lot of limitations and sometimes we do feel that it is not a very woman-friendly society but as individuals, we should just set an example and make women feel confident that you can do amazing things as well.

A lot of young women play soccer, and it's wonderful to give them something to aspire to.

When I want to be strong, I think of Beyonce, for sure.

I don't think anyone would say that the women on the United States national team are not great role models and ambassadors. Everywhere we go, we connect with fans, sign autographs, and represent our sport and federation with class.

For the women's team, our job is to be professional footballers for club and country and be the best role models we can be.

Ronda is an amazing athlete and has done so much for this sport, especially for the women.