Eric Alexander

From Dallas to Portland to his current team, the New York Red Bulls, Pittsburgh native Eric Alexander has found a way to make an impact from his position in the midfield.

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WHAT IS YOUR EARLIEST MEMORY OF SOCCER?

Getting up early Saturday mornings to play!

WHO WAS YOUR SOCCER HERO GROWING UP?

Zidane.

DESCRIBE YOUR FIRST EXPERIENCE SUITING UP FOR THE U.S.

Incredible feeling. I was so nervous but at the same time excited.

WHAT IS THE QUALITY YOU MOST ADMIRE IN A SOCCER PLAYER?

Leadership.

WHAT IS THE QUALITY YOU MOST DISLIKE IN AN OPPONENT?

Selfishness.

WHAT IS THE KEY TO YOUR SOCCER SUCCESS?

Hard work and practice.

WHAT IS ONE SOCCER SKILL YOU WANT TO IMPROVE?

Leadership.

WHO HAS HAD THE GREATEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR DEVELOPMENT?

All the players I’ve grown up with and spent time with. And, of course, my parents.

WHO IS YOUR CLOSEST FRIEND IN THE GAME?

Joe Bendik.

WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST SOCCER ACHIEVEMENT?

Playing for the national team.

WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST SOCCER DISAPPOINTMENT?

Every single loss is the worst.

WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT LESSON YOU LEARNED FROM THE GAME?

How to be a good teammate and friend.

WHO ARE THE MOST TALENTED TEAMMATES YOU HAVE PLAYED ALONGSIDE?

David Ferreira, Thierry Henry, Tim Cahill, Darlington Nagbe, Kevin Hartman, Landon Donovan.

WHO ARE THE TOUGHEST OPPONENTS YOU HAVE LINED UP AGAINST?

Same list as above, plus Robbie Keane.

IF YOU WEREN'T A PROFESSIONAL SOCCER PLAYER, WHAT WOULD YOU DO FOR A LIVING?

Walking dogs.

WHAT IS YOUR ULTIMATE DEFINITION OF SUCCESS IN THE GAME?

Winning championships by working together.

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