Quotes by Brian McBride

• It really came down to deciding between baseball and soccer. Soccer won out because I enjoyed it more.
• You prepare yourself by concentrating on what you have to do out on the field.
• Put your head down and work as hard as you can because there is always someone better out there.
• Basically I say a few prayers before a game and let that direct me, not superstitions.
• Competition helps people figure it out.
• I enjoyed being involved in team sports and making close friendships.
• I grew up in a great family.
• I think competition is very important; it breeds many good things in a person.
• I want to be involved in soccer some way.
• I've been playing since I was eight years old.
• Keep enjoying it, and if you do that, then you are going to get better.
• My goals are for the U.S. team to get to the second round of the World Cup and to win a championship here in the U.S. with my club team the Columbus Crew.
• It's not any one person. It's not any one coach. It's the team.