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

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

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

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.

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.

If you let the reality of the business side get to you, it can turn you, and that's not good at all.

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