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

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.

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

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

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.

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