Soccer Journey and Achievements

The speaker shares their journey in soccer, starting with playing in the backyard with their grandpa, who was influenced by European soccer culture. They discuss the lack of a professional league in the U.S. during their youth, leading them to watch local college teams like UCLA. Despite initial setbacks, they transferred to UCLA, walked onto the team, and won a national championship, continuing to play soccer to this day.

What influenced the narrator's early interest in soccer?

• Watching professional leagues on TV

• His grandfather's European background

• Playing with friends at school

• His father's passion for the sport

How did the narrator first experience live soccer games?

• By attending professional league matches

• By watching international tournaments

• By going to local college games

• By playing in youth leagues

Which college team was the narrator's dream to play for?

• Stanford

• San Diego State

• UCLA

• Harvard

What was the narrator's initial challenge in pursuing his dream to play at UCLA?

• He moved to a different country

• He chose another sport

• He was not accepted initially

• He was injured and couldn't play

What significant achievement did the narrator accomplish in his senior year at UCLA?

• He set a new scoring record

• He won the national championship

• He became the team captain

• He was awarded the best player

After transferring to UCLA, how did the narrator join the soccer team?

• He walked onto the team

• He received a sports scholarship

• He was recommended by a friend

• He was scouted by the coach

What is the narrator's current status in his soccer career?

• He has retired from playing

• He is a sports commentator

• He is coaching a youth team

• He is still actively playing