C.J. Sapong
An agile finisher, the 2011 Rookie of the Year hopes to break into the full national team.
- Juan Agudelo
- Eric Alexander
- Jozy Altidore
- Kyle Beckerman
- Tony Beltran
- Austin Berry
- Matt Besler
- Nat Borchers
- Terrence Boyd
- Will Bruin
- Edson Buddle
- Teal Bunbury
- Geoff Cameron
- Edgar Castillo
- Ricardo Clark
- Steve Clark
- Bobby Convey
- Kenny Cooper
- Joe Corona
- Sam Cronin
- Cody Cropper
- Danny Cruz
- Daniel Cuevas
- Charlie Davies
- Brad Davis
- Nick DeLeon
- Jay DeMerit
- Maurice Edu
- Michael Farfan
- Andrew Farrell
- Benny Feilhaber
- Greg Garza
- Eddie Gaven
- Luis Gil
- Alan Gordon
- Andy Gruenebaum
- Bill Hamid
- Matt Hedges
- Clint Irwin
- George John
- Sean Johnson
- Jermaine Jones
- Benji Joya
- Dan Kennedy
- Perry Kitchen
- Jeff Larentowicz
- Steven Lenhart
- Chad Marshall
- Jack McBean
- Dax McCarty
- Jack McInerney
- Matt Miazga
- Justin Morrow
- Patrick Mullins
- Lee Nguyen
- Conor O'Brien
- Amobi Okugo
- Michael Parkhurst
- Heath Pearce
- Chris Pontius
- Dillon Powers
- Christian Ramirez
- Nick Rimando
- Chris Rolfe
- Kelyn Rowe
- Omar Salgado
- C.J. Sapong
- Brek Shea
- Harry Shipp
- Tommy Thompson
- Wil Trapp
- Andrew Wenger
- Danny Williams
- Sheanon Williams
- Chris Wondolowski
- Graham Zusi
August 31, 2012
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WHAT IS YOUR EARLIEST MEMORY OF SOCCER?
Playing in the little putt goals.
WHO WAS YOUR SOCCER HERO GROWING UP?
Thierry Henry.
DESCRIBE YOUR FIRST EXPERIENCE SUITING UP FOR THE U.S.
Very exciting, very surreal but amazing.
WHAT IS THE QUALITY YOU MOST ADMIRE IN A SOCCER PLAYER?
The ability to respond to adversity.
WHAT IS THE QUALITY YOU MOST DISLIKE IN AN OPPONENT?
Cockiness.
WHAT IS THE KEY TO YOUR SOCCER SUCCESS?
Determination.
WHAT IS ONE SOCCER SKILL YOU WANT TO IMPROVE?
Finishing.
WHO HAS HAD THE GREATEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR DEVELOPMENT?
My mom has been the biggest source of encouragement.
WHO IS YOUR CLOSEST FRIEND IN THE GAME?
Kei Kamara. He's my big brother and has helped me develop into the person I am today. On and off the field.
WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST SOCCER ACHIEVEMENT?
Getting drafted was my biggest soccer achievement.
WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST SOCCER DISAPPOINTMENT?
Not playing in an NCAA tournament.
WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT LESSON YOU LEARNED FROM THE GAME?
To keep looking to the next play, whether it's on the field or off the field. Always look ahead.
WHO ARE THE MOST TALENTED TEAMMATES YOU HAVE PLAYED ALONGSIDE?
Kei Kamara and Roger Espinoza.
WHO ARE THE TOUGHEST OPPONENTS YOU HAVE LINED UP AGAINST?
Jamison Olave.
IF YOU WEREN'T A PROFESSIONAL SOCCER PLAYER, WHAT WOULD YOU DO FOR A LIVING?
I'd be a soccer coach.
WHAT IS YOUR ULTIMATE DEFINITION OF SUCCESS IN THE GAME?
Success is measured in how many people you positively influence.
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