Chad Marshall
The Seattle defender reflects on his career
- 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
November 30, 2014
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WHAT IS YOUR EARLIEST MEMORY OF SOCCER?
I remember playing AYSO in Southern California. I had a best friend growing up but we weren’t on the same team. I remember playing against his team.
WHO WAS YOUR SOCCER HERO GROWING UP?
Aw, man. I don't know. Sorry.
DESCRIBE YOUR FIRST EXPERIENCE SUITING UP FOR THE U.S.
I was 20 years old. It was a game in Southern California against Colombia. So it was cool, I had a bunch of friends and family there. We won 3-0 and I actually scored on my debut so it was a pretty awesome day.
WHAT IS THE QUALITY YOU MOST ADMIRE IN A SOCCER PLAYER?
I think consistency. It means a lot to go out there each and every day and maintain the same level and not have the ups and downs.
WHAT IS THE QUALITY YOU MOST DISLIKE IN AN OPPONENT?
Selfishness. Not being a good teammate.
WHAT IS THE KEY TO YOUR SOCCER SUCCESS?
Just playing within myself. Knowing what I’m good at and not trying to do much more than that. Get the ball and give it to the people who are better with it.
WHAT IS ONE SOCCER SKILL YOU WANT TO IMPROVE?
You can always improve on your communication. Talking and making sure guys are organized.
WHO HAS HAD THE GREATEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR DEVELOPMENT?
A lot of people but if I had to pick I’d go back to Robin Fraser in my first two years with the Crew. I learned an awful lot from him, even just watching him play.
WHO IS YOUR CLOSEST FRIEND IN THE GAME?
I have quite a few but if I had to pick one probably Danny O’Rourke.
WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST SOCCER ACHIEVEMENT?
Winning MLS Cup. That’s why you play team sports—to win championships.
WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST SOCCER DISAPPOINTMENT?
Not being able to be healthy for the pre-World Cup camp that I went to. I tore my hamstring a couple months before that so I was just coming back so I really was not healthy enough for that.
WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT LESSON YOU LEARNED FROM THE GAME?
I don't really know.
WHO ARE THE MOST TALENTED TEAMMATES YOU HAVE PLAYED ALONGSIDE?
Eddie Gaven. Seems like the game is pretty easy for him. He doesn’t have to try too hard.
WHO ARE THE TOUGHEST OPPONENTS YOU HAVE LINED UP AGAINST?
I think in the league I’d go with Chris Rolfe. He’s just really smooth. Good on the ball. Quick. Makes good runs so I’d probably say he’s the toughest player.
IF YOU WEREN'T A PROFESSIONAL SOCCER PLAYER, WHAT WOULD YOU DO FOR A LIVING?
I ask myself that every birthday because I maybe need to figure it out here in the next few years. I have no idea. I’d like to go into finance and financial planning.
WHAT IS YOUR ULTIMATE DEFINITION OF SUCCESS IN THE GAME?
I think someone who can play at a high level for a long period of time. You always know what you’re going to get from him.
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