Whatever position allows me to get touches in the attacking third, that's the position I like the most.
It's just staying focused and working hard; that's all I've ever done. I was fortunate enough that things worked out for me. It doesn't happen all the time, but I don't let bumps in the road throw me off course.
You don't want to hit your peak until late in the season.
I've been playing 90 minutes in MLS games. But when you're playing internationally in World Cup qualifiers, there's a little bit extra incentive there. It's win or go home.
The most important thing is qualifying for the World Cup.
It's always difficult, when you have such a quick turnaround and a long flight, to try to get ready for a game so quickly.
If you're having sequences where you're keeping 20 passes or more, then you're only growing in confidence in the game.
You're just grateful for every day, grateful for every game you get to play in because you never know when it's going to be taken from you.
It's a compliment that people think that I'm a good player. I remember when people didn't think I was good. And I remember being a rookie coming into the league with a big chip on my shoulder trying to prove myself.
I've always pushed myself hard.
I'm a kid from Nacogdoches.
The only way you're going to make it is to have a hunger for success and a will to win. That's something that's always pushed me.
I got to experience being captain in the World Cup. For me, that was something special, and I'll always kind of remember, but it's never been a big thing for me to be captain.
The most important thing is the time you spend with the coach and what you all achieve.
Now my faith in Christ is what gives me confidence for the future. I know that through both good times and bad, He is faithful and will watch over me.
I play to the best of my abilities and am thankful for the many opportunities and amazing success He has given me. Through it all, I want to do right, not make mistakes, and live a life that is pleasing to Him.
I have a lot of great memories of playing in Dallas as a kid, and I'm proud to represent Nacogdoches.
It's always great to be home and play in front of family and friends, especially for a big game.
In college, I joined a team Bible study. God's Word brought me peace and a desire for a relationship with Him.
