The towering defender is a product of the Pink Bulls Academy, a rising presence on the U.S. U-20 workforce, and a dual-national with ties to Poland.
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December 11, 2015
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WHAT IS YOUR EARLIEST MEMORY OF SOCCER?
I used to be six years previous and at my party my uncle got here in with a soccer uniform and cleats and ever since I’ve been enjoying soccer.
WHO WAS YOUR SOCCER HERO GROWING UP?
Once I was youthful I used to be a striker so I’d say Ronaldo.
DESCRIBE YOUR FIRST EXPERIENCE SUITING UP FOR THE U.S.
My first U-14 camp ever, we had a pleasant towards a workforce from Los Angeles and our head coach instructed us that we had been the way forward for U.S. Soccer, so take this chance.
WHAT IS THE QUALITY YOU MOST ADMIRE IN A SOCCER PLAYER?
Work ethic.
WHAT IS THE QUALITY YOU MOST DISLIKE IN AN OPPONENT?
Laziness.
WHAT IS THE KEY TO YOUR SOCCER SUCCESS?
Confidence and believing in myself.
WHAT IS ONE SOCCER SKILL YOU WANT TO IMPROVE?
Communication in robust conditions.
WHO HAS HAD THE GREATEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR DEVELOPMENT?
My father.
WHO IS YOUR CLOSEST FRIEND IN THE GAME?
Arun Basuljevic, who proper now could be enjoying at Georgetown. He was my closest good friend all through our time on the Pink Bull Academy and nonetheless is immediately.
WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST SOCCER ACHIEVEMENT?
Signing my skilled contract with the New York Pink Bulls.
WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST SOCCER DISAPPOINTMENT?
Anytime I lose a sport.
WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT LESSON YOU LEARNED FROM THE GAME?
You’ll be able to’t let reward or criticism get to you. It’s a weak spot to get caught up in both one.
WHO ARE THE MOST TALENTED TEAMMATES YOU HAVE PLAYED ALONGSIDE?
I’ve performed alongside some very proficient gamers, essentially the most proficient being Thierry Henry.
WHO ARE THE TOUGHEST OPPONENTS YOU HAVE LINED UP AGAINST?
Jermain Defoe in all probability tops that checklist.
IF YOU WEREN’T A PROFESSIONAL SOCCER PLAYER, WHAT WOULD YOU DO FOR A LIVING?
{That a} good query. I’d in all probability say one thing involving sports activities psychology.
WHAT IS YOUR ULTIMATE DEFINITION OF SUCCESS IN THE GAME?
Having an extended, wholesome, profitable profession and profitable championships.
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