New England has two factors to get them ready to play. They've consistently been, if not the best, the second best team all year and they're playing confidently. And a lot of those guys were on field when they lost to LA. They'll take motivation in that.

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

I've never met anybody who says they don't like the World Cup. If you're a soccer fan or not, everybody loves watching it, and I think it could be the same for other sports.

I'm lucky to be doing what I love, and I appreciate that I can make a good living doing it. I love to play soccer-whether it's in a game, practice or playing with friends-so it isn't like I'm under pressure at all.

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.

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.

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