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November 26, 2014
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Andrew Katsampes/isiphotos.com
WHAT IS YOUR EARLIEST MEMORY OF SOCCER?
Being six years outdated and going to my first soccer tryout. I had no thought the best way to play the game, and I didn’t make it.
WHO WAS YOUR SOCCER HERO GROWING UP?
The Brazilian Ronaldo.
DESCRIBE YOUR FIRST EXPERIENCE SUITING UP FOR THE U.S.
It was a dream come true.
WHAT IS THE QUALITY YOU MOST ADMIRE IN A SOCCER PLAYER?
Approach.
WHAT IS THE QUALITY YOU MOST DISLIKE IN AN OPPONENT?
Being mentally weak.
WHAT IS THE KEY TO YOUR SOCCER SUCCESS?
Exhausting work.
WHAT IS ONE SOCCER SKILL YOU WANT TO IMPROVE?
My runs.
WHO HAS HAD THE GREATEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR DEVELOPMENT?
My father.
WHO IS YOUR CLOSEST FRIEND IN THE GAME?
My spouse.
WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST SOCCER ACHIEVEMENT?
Placing on the U.S. jersey within the 2009 Confederations Cup.
WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST SOCCER DISAPPOINTMENT?
Lacking the 2010 World Cup.
WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT LESSON YOU LEARNED FROM THE GAME?
Endurance.
WHO ARE THE MOST TALENTED TEAMMATES YOU HAVE PLAYED ALONGSIDE?
The fellows I performed with on the U.S. nationwide workforce.
WHO ARE THE TOUGHEST OPPONENTS YOU HAVE LINED UP AGAINST?
Messi, Riquelme, and Xabi Alonso.
IF YOU WEREN’T A PROFESSIONAL SOCCER PLAYER, WHAT WOULD YOU DO FOR A LIVING?
I might be the CEO of a significant firm.
WHAT IS YOUR ULTIMATE DEFINITION OF SUCCESS IN THE GAME?
By no means happy; at all times hungry.
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