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As athletes, most of the time we deal with fans cussing at us, saying how much we suck.

I genuinely want to do my best every day, and I genuinely want to enjoy life every day.

I think all players reach a point in their career where it's natural to lose some of that hunger, that desire, to sort of break out or be a star.

I don't know about the rest of the world, but I know in our region everyone is gunning to beat us. We have a new challenge.

My guess is that if David Beckham wants Ronaldo's jersey, he's going to get it.

I want to be a positive influence. I want to be someone who they want to call in and want here consistently, regardless of my role.

Everything balled up into one: Beat Mexico and qualify. There's no better scenario.

Do I feel pressure being a young player with high expectations? Nah.

I've got a lot to prove to a lot of people, including myself.

As a spectator, you get to watch everything, but I'd much rather be playing than watching. I'll have time to watch later in my career.

I think about the things I control and do them well.

A lot of times I watch sporting events, and there are things I want to say and things I see that don't get said or talked about.

I got to say 'Hi' to Dolly Parton, which my mom thought was kind of cool.

I sure am handsome. I can't lie. This is one handsome guy.

My decision to return to the MLS is one that I have made with thoughtful consideration.

Most of us are in this more than just for playing soccer. We're in it for the bigger goal - to move it along for the next generation.

If you let the reality of the business side get to you, it can turn you, and that's not good at all.

There is something to be said for waking up every morning and seeing the sun.

To imagine being in Germany having a home crowd is kind of silly, but we'll take it.

I've never asked a player if they would sign my shoe.

I love winning and any team I'm on, I expect to win.

I used to focus more on scoring. Now I take a lot of pride and pleasure in helping someone else do well.

Life isn't perfect, of course, but we all know it's how you react to things that counts.

I've always thought it would be interesting to give insight on soccer because I have a lot of experience in my career.

He's confident. He knows what he's good at and he has people around him to help him.
(on Freddy Adu)

Some things you can shake off, some things dig deeper than soccer.

You put a lot of pressure on your defenders to be able to hold the fort when you go forward.

Relaxing, going on vacation, sleeping, having fun when I want, golfing when I want, do whatever I want - I am going to enjoy it.

The first goal is always important.

In my heart of hearts, I thought, if we get a 1-0 win and the team doesn't perform well, that would feel good.

Skin cancer became personal to my family when my father was diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma.

Americans love winners, so if we win we know we'll get a lot of support.

I would probably say that being a commissioner in sports is one of the hardest jobs in the world.

There was this old soccer game called 'Goal' for the old Nintendo, and ever since then, I've played everything from the old school games to the 360.

I didn't have to step up into a leadership role, ... I just had to be there and help out where I could. But this year I had to be more of the man.

As athletes, we all have egos, we all think we can help, and when you're not given that chance, it's hard to watch.

Ten years ago, the level was nowhere near what it is today.
(on soccer in the United States)