I play for the intense challenges that the game on the highest levels present. The whole team enjoys playng exciting soccer for the fans and my part in that makes me feel good about myself. The whole concept of teamwork is what keeps us all going. It's my role to create scoring chances, and to come through for my teammates is extremely satisfying.

It is more difficult to stay on top than to get there.

Failure happens all the time. It happens every day in practice. What makes you better is how you react to it.

I don't want to sit and look at all the trophies. I don't want to live in the past -- I want to live now!

English muffins with avocado is one of my favorite breakfasts.

It isn't sacrifice if you love what you're doing.

I am building a fire, and everyday I train, I add more fuel. At just the right moment, I light the match.