I’ve never been quiet. And I’m not starting now

I’ve never been quiet. And I’m not starting now

You know me. I talk. I fight. I play.
For me, football has never been just about goals or medals. It’s about showing what women can do when the world finally watches.

When I first spoke up about equal pay, people told me to “just play.” But silence never changed anything.
If you want respect, if you want real change you have to make noise. And that’s what I did. Not only for me, but for every girl who dreams big and plays harder than she’s seen. Because here’s the truth: women have always carried the game. We’ve done it with less money, less coverage, fewer chances.
And still we win. We grow. We inspire.

So no, I’m not quiet. I’m building the future I want to see.

Women’s sport isn’t charity. It’s smart business

Let’s get one thing straight: women’s sport doesn’t need saving. It needs investing. We’re seeing sold-out stadiums. Record TV ratings. Brands lining up to be part of this energy. This isn’t a feel-good story anymore. It’s a smart business move.

Everywhere you look, from women’s football to basketball, tennis, golf, fans are showing up. They’re not here out of kindness. They’re here because the games are good. The stories are powerful.

We’re standing on the edge of a hockey-stick moment . That point where growth shoots up fast. So if you’re still thinking women’s sport is “nice” but not profitable, you’re already behind. Invest now, or regret it later.

Equal pay was only step one

Winning equal pay was historic. It took years of fighting, lawsuits, headlines, and a lot of people telling us we were dreaming. But here’s what I want people to understand: equal pay wasn’t the finish line. It was the starting gun. Now that we’ve proved it can be done, the question isn’t if other sports can follow. It’s when.Because once equality exists in one place, it becomes impossible to justify inequality somewhere else.

The next challenge? Making sure girls everywhere, from grassroots to the pros, see sport as a real career.
Not a side hustle. Not a hobby. A career with value, support, and respect.

The media matters because stories change minds

If you ask me what really moves the needle, I’ll say this: visibility. When you see women on screen, when little girls see players who look like them, it does something. It tells them: “You belong here.”

The media decides what we all pay attention to.
If they only show men’s games, then people think men’s sport is the only one that matters. That’s why coverage is power. Every time a match is broadcast, a highlight is shared, a name is printed. The story of women’s sport grows stronger.

And fans? You have power too. What you click, what you share, what you watch. It all counts. If we want equality, we can’t wait for permission. We build it, one story at a time.

The next chapter belongs to all of us

I’ve been lucky. I’ve lived the dream: World Cups, gold medals, big stages. But the next chapter? It’s bigger than me. It’s for the girls who are just starting.
It’s for the fans who believed before the sponsors did. It’s for everyone who knows that sport can be a tool for change. When women rise, the whole game rises. And that’s what keeps me talking, fighting, believing.

So if you’re reading this: be part of it. Watch the games. Tell the stories. Demand better. Because this isn’t just about football.
It’s about respect, equality, and what’s possible when we all show up. The billion-dollar future isn’t a dream.
It’s already here and it’s led by women.

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