[The Red Bulls] did a good job [defensively], but on the other hand we played a new formation, a new way and it's going to take a while. |
A lot has changed, ... With it being one game, them obviously playing well of late, I don't think we're the favorite. |
All 11 guys were on the same page and that 2-0 first-half score was a result of that. I just want to be a good target. |
At the end of the day, all that matters is how you end the season, not how you start. |
At the end of the day, our job is to get the ball on frame, and we're not putting away the chances we're getting. |
Both teams wanted to get in a rhythm for the playoffs. We realize it doesn't matter how you start the season, it matters how you finish. We're not smiling, yet. |
First one is always the hardest. I had a couple called back. But my job is to be a target forward, help the team win, if I score, great. |
For the last three years we've been in the semifinals, and once we've gone to the final, |
For us to get in this magazine is big for the league. We're on our way. |
From an outsiders point of view, you're graded on whether you score or not. But that's not true with coaches and teammates. It's also a matter of what I do away from the goal to help the team. I've never focused on just scoring goals. My goal has been to be a good teammate and help out defensively whenever I can. |
He jokes around -- when he looks up, he sees The Big Head. When he sees The Big Head, he reads where I'm going. |
I hope we're not thinking it's patchwork. It would be stupid going into the game thinking we don't have a chance. I think everyone here is relishing the chance to play. Obviously the stadium is awesome. We're playing a great team. It should be a lot of fun. |
I just found an extra inch and squeezed in. |
I just have to keep working. I know I have what it takes to be a part of this team, but I have to keep taking my chances and make the most out of every opportunity I have. |
I just want to be a good target forward and help my teammates out on defense and get in front of the goal. |