George John
The FC Dallas defender was inspired by Patrick Vieira and mesmerized by Kyle Martino. Here's a closer look at the person behind the player.
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March 09, 2013
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WHAT IS YOUR EARLIEST MEMORY OF SOCCER?
Watching the 1994 World Cup.
WHO WAS YOUR SOCCER HERO GROWING UP?
I really looked up to and paid attention to Patrick Vieira, because he was a big guy who was composed with the ball and never seemed to make major mistakes. But I remember watching Kyle Martino play a few times with the Columbus Crew and U.S. men's national team and being mesmerized at how he played.
DESCRIBE YOUR FIRST EXPERIENCE SUITING UP FOR THE U.S.
N/A
WHAT IS THE QUALITY YOU MOST ADMIRE IN A SOCCER PLAYER?
Composure and vision.
WHAT IS THE QUALITY YOU MOST DISLIKE IN AN OPPONENT?
Flopping and embellishing fouls.
WHAT IS THE KEY TO YOUR SOCCER SUCCESS?
Working hard and not thinking too much.
WHAT IS ONE SOCCER SKILL YOU WANT TO IMPROVE?
Composure and playing out of the back.
WHO HAS HAD THE GREATEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR DEVELOPMENT?
My youth coach for six years, Brian Schmetzer.
WHO IS YOUR CLOSEST FRIEND IN THE GAME?
Ugo Ihemelu
WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST SOCCER ACHIEVEMENT?
Not there yet.
WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST SOCCER DISAPPOINTMENT?
Losing the MLS Cup in 2010.
WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT LESSON YOU LEARNED FROM THE GAME?
[No answer]
WHO ARE THE MOST TALENTED TEAMMATES YOU HAVE PLAYED ALONGSIDE?
David Ferriera, Ravel Morrison
WHO ARE THE TOUGHEST OPPONENTS YOU HAVE LINED UP AGAINST?
[No answer]
IF YOU WEREN'T A PROFESSIONAL SOCCER PLAYER, WHAT WOULD YOU DO FOR A LIVING?
Unsure.
WHAT IS YOUR ULTIMATE DEFINITION OF SUCCESS IN THE GAME?
Enjoyment.
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