Clint Dempsey

I love soccer. That's my passion. That's what I make a living doing. ”

The players you really feel bad for are the younger players, who haven't had a chance to experience playing in a World Cup. ”

I got to experience being captain in the World Cup. For me, that was something special, and I'll always kind of remember, but it's never been a big thing for me to be captain. ”

I play to the best of my abilities and am thankful for the many opportunities and amazing success He has given me. Through it all, I want to do right, not make mistakes, and live a life that is pleasing to Him. ”

I've played in a lot of important games in my life. ”

I want to do something really special in my life. ”

In life, you're going to have things that are going to come up against you. You can either let it get to you, or you can make something happen. ”

I'll just say this one: on each my shinguards, I'll kiss them before I put them on, and I'll put the names of the people I've loved and lost to remind myself that life is short and to take advantage of the opportunity. ”

It's an honor, it's a privilege to be able to be one of the guys leading your country out, especially in a World Cup. It's something that you'll be able to tell your grandkids about. ”

Every year is a roller coaster. I've enjoyed the struggle of having new coaches and having to prove myself over again. Being able to figure out ways to solve problems, to overcome obstacles - that's been fun. ”