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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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