Being selected by Bruce Arena to be on the 2006 World Cup team was an incredible honor! And getting to play in a World Cup was a dream come true! But the very best feeling was proving to everyone, myself included, that I could hold my own in the highest of high-pressure situations against the best in the world, which, in my eyes, validated Bruce’s decision because I felt like I repaid his faith in me and, honestly, the satisfaction I derive from this is immeasurable. Thank you for believing me in Bruce!