I've been working on my finishing for quite some time. It's just a question of paying attention to the minor details.

I've been through the process qualifying for the World Cup, which is an amazing, two-year process. It was an honor to represent the U.S. and to represent the city of Los Angeles and California.

I don't like the same old thing all the time.

I am excited to bring my deep knowledge, passion and expertise of soccer in this country to The New York Cosmos. They truly represent where this sport is headed on a national and international level, and I want to make history with them.

You are going to have hostile crowds and the fans are going to find out where you are staying and keep you awake at night. They are going to use everything possible.

It's difficult to compare coaches.

This is something that's very special; people saying they watch me play who are now turning professional.