Is the level different from Major League Soccer?
It’s already become pretty obvious to me that soccer here in Spain is always about possession, about keeping the ball and unbalancing the other team by moving it around. I knew the Spanish league would be technical, but it’s becoming more and more apparent to me just how technical it is. When we play squad games in training, the emphasis is always on keeping possession of the ball. I think this is a good thing for me but it will take some time to adjust. And the language? How’s your Spanish at the moment? I’ve been working on my Spanish and it’s getting better all the time. It could still use a little polishing, but I’m going to keep trying. It must be a thrill to have landed at a club that will be playing in the Champions League next year, after finishing second in La Liga last year. I’m thrilled to take my development to the next level and raise the profile of American players in Europe. Before thinking about La Liga you have the Olympics in Beijing in August with the USA. You must b
