I never felt the same passion for the game in the States and there were a lot of headaches, a lot of obstacles to overcome - it didn't just run itself for the love of the game because soccer is not the No. 1 sport as it is in Europe.
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- Author's profession: Athlete
- Nationality: american
- Born: July 30, 1981
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