I don't know how smart I am, but I was a student of the game and I still watch games and still pick up things. If you watch individual players you will see genius.

The smartest thing is knowing that I don't know it all and that there's more to learn.

Talent is not enough. It's an important component in a successful performance, but it's really only a starting point.

It takes courage to dream big and then to allow nothing to prevent you from realizing that dream.

Overseas, kids grow up in a soccer culture. The German player sees the game eons above the American player the same age.

Chemistry is a contribution that teammates make to each other, but it's also something a coach can create or facilitate.

When you set a goal, write it down and then it's like making a promise to yourself.