The hard cores will pre-buy for this tournament because they want the best seats, right behind the benches.

Just get the right syllable in the proper place.

Those loyalties exist, too, with the Central American fans, and they have become loyal to their MLS teams, and I think it's possible to become loyal to both.

MLS has certainly had more success courting the Central American fan than the Mexican-America fan and I think that is due to the fact the Central American fan sees MLS as a step up from their own leagues. Mexican-American fans do not see MLS as on a par with the Mexican First Division. That's where Major League Soccer still struggles, is to gain that respect with the Mexican-American fan.

If we get our tactical game right, are able to dominate possession, make a high percentage of tackles, keep chasing play, finish our opportunities and, most importantly, keep the scoreboard ticking over and get a lead built, we'll be fine.

Twenty-four hours ago, I was really optimistic about my prospects here. I'm in a little bit of shock right now, to be honest.