How did an all-American boy from the Midwest get into soccer?
Soccer was starting to be a big thing in Iowa. By the time I was about six years old there were enough people interested and it became a pretty big sport there. My high school actually just won a state title. What do you think of the standard of play in America? We’re a long way behind in terms of coaching and strategy, but we’re catching up and I feel good about our status. I know that people like to say Americans don’t know how to play soccer, but we have a lot of spirit and a lot of heart so we’re going to be really competitive. What effect will LA Galaxy’s new star have on how soccer is seen? David Beckham’s arrival has certainly made a lot of people pay attention and has made it more legitimate here; in America we love to have our superstars. If he lifts the Galaxy, that’s a big achievement. Vinnie Jones How did you become involved with Hollywood United? The truth of the story is I was in a video store and Steve Jones come and tapped me on the shoulder and he went: ‘Steve Jones, h
