Brian McBride

I grew up in a great family.

— Brian McBride

Competition helps people figure it out.

— Brian McBride

I've been playing since I was eight years old.

— Brian McBride

I want to be involved in soccer some way.

— Brian McBride

I enjoyed being involved in team sports and making close friendships.

— Brian McBride

It really came down to deciding between baseball and soccer. Soccer won out because I enjoyed it more.

— Brian McBride

I think competition is very important; it breeds many good things in a person.

— Brian McBride

Basically I say a few prayers before a game and let that direct me, not superstitions.

— Brian McBride

Keep enjoying it, and if you do that, then you are going to get better.

— Brian McBride

It's not any one person. It's not any one coach. It's the team.

— Brian McBride

You prepare yourself by concentrating on what you have to do out on the field.

— Brian McBride

Put your head down and work as hard as you can because there is always someone better out there.

— Brian McBride

My goals are for the U.S. team to get to the second round of the World Cup and to win a championship…

— Brian McBride