What They're Saying

• by Soccer America , Jul 23, 2008

"That definitely wasn't expected. I just laughed when I heard the news. Of course, it's been one of my goals, and to reach it this soon is pretty awesome. But I'm going to the Olympics. I can't complain."

-- The Columbus Crew's Robbie Rogers on being selected to the 2008 MLS all-star team. Instead of playing in Toronto, Rogers is in Palo Alto, Calif., preparing for next month's Olympics in another surprise. He wasn't selected to the U.S, team for qualifying but made the 18-player roster for the finals in China. (New York Times)