I've never asked a player if they would sign my shoe. I've certainly had players come up, even before the game has started, and say, "Hey, after the game, can we trade jerseys?" It's kind of like, "Well, let's get through the game first and we'll deal with that later."

My decision to return to the MLS is one that I have made with thoughtful consideration.

The second-highest honor is playing for your country, and the highest honor is wearing the armband for your country. It shows that the players have confidence in me, and that feels good.

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.

I've got a lot to prove to a lot of people, including myself.

I miss driving to Goodison Park. I miss just the positive energy of the fans walking into the stadium and how much they care about that club and the team. And I miss the players a lot.

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