What They're Saying: Julian Gressel

“I never really expected it to go this way, to kind of embrace the American culture the way that I feel like I have. I’m really excited to be seeing even more of what this beautifulcountry is made of…. There’s a certain pride that comes with it, where I’ve lived here for so long and I’ve been a part of this community in this country for so long, whereit’d just be a tremendous honor [to play for the national team]. I feel like this is my home and I think that feeling that I have — I’m just very passionate about it. I’d giveeverything I have on the soccer field for the U.S.”