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.

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

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

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

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

If I look back after 10 weeks and say I really want to stay then maybe I can make that happen. If I say OK it was good, but I’m ready to go then I can go, but for now I’m taking it week by week.

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.