The first goal is always important.

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.

As a spectator, you get to watch everything, but I'd much rather be playing than watching. I'll have time to watch later in my career.

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

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.

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.