And I remember how proud I was to put on my training jersey and go out on the field. Making it back to that environment was for me my greatest moment, because somebody had told me I couldn't do it and I never gave up on myself, the game and my teammates.

Chastain has been a color commentator on soccer telecasts on two networks. As a defender Brandi Chastain made the U. Chastain also has a stepson Cameron who was seven at the time Brandi Chastain married Jerry Smith.

Chastain has played for San Jose CyberRays of the WUSA and FC Gold Pride of Women's Professional Soccer. She is best known for her game-winning penalty shootout kick against China in the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup final and her bra-baring celebration afterwards.