I just liked the surroundings and a lot of the players were nice when I met them. It felt like I would be able to fit in if I went there.

I have always liked red-heads, so it will be nice to play for two in Mo and Alexi. But seriously, I played with Mo in Kansas City and we won a championship together so I know what he is like. I am just really happy to play for an organization that is focused on winning championships. It's going to be a great situation for my family and I. I am very excited about playing in one of the greatest cities in the world.

He enjoyed what we did. He liked our methods, and he felt the things we do are what players like. And when he reinforces that to me, that helps me. Soccer aside, he's a friend. . . . I did my best to get him involved back in the game again. He was in kind of limbo a bit.

It's a nice place. Manicured lawn, very nice surroundings.

It's nice when you can get five players into double figures. We had a lot of contributors tonight.

I felt real good when that ball was in the air. It lifted our players up and everything.