Taylor Twellman
Taylor Twellman
Taylor Twellmanis a retired American soccer player who played professionally from 1999 to 2009. Twellman is best known for his play with the New England Revolution of Major League Soccer from 2002 to 2009, during which time he scored more goals in MLS than any other player. He was the youngest player to score 100 goals in MLS in 2009 at the age of 29, and is New England's all-time leading goal scorer. Twellman was a five-time MLS all-star and...
ProfessionSoccer Player
Date of Birth29 February 1980
CityMinneapolis, MN
We won. Who cares? At the end of the day, we won.
energy focus special toward
It's pretty self-explanatory, it's about time. I didn't put any focus on it or any special energy toward it.
flying opportunity
They (Germany) are going to come flying at us. This is just another opportunity for us to show what we can do.
bit finally forward hopefully nice rise target
It's about time. It's just nice to finally contribute. The first one is always the hardest. It's always been that way, and hopefully I can rise a bit and be a better target forward for my teammates, not only here, but also for the Revs.
extra found inch squeezed
I just found an extra inch and squeezed in.
chances opportunity takes taking
I just have to keep working. I know I have what it takes to be a part of this team, but I have to keep taking my chances and make the most out of every opportunity I have.
excitement guys playing
To be playing LA, in a rematch from '02, there's a little more excitement from the guys who've been around,
both matter matters realize rhythm start teams
Both teams wanted to get in a rhythm for the playoffs. We realize it doesn't matter how you start the season, it matters how you finish. We're not smiling, yet.
last teams
We know teams can do the same thing to us that we did last year,
home match
Our first home match is going to be difficult, and we know that better than anybody,
arising bit bruce center earlier help injuries national player practice team whether
It comes with just being a little bit more comfortable. I've been a little snake-bit with injuries when opportunities are arising with the national team. I told Bruce (Arena, U.S. coach) earlier this month, 'I just like being here whether it is being a practice player or being center forward.' I just want to help this team win.
bit chances couple finally forward hopefully missed nice relax target tonight
It is about time. I've had a couple of chances called back. In the first half, I missed one tonight that I should have scored, so it is nice to finally contribute. The first one is always the hardest. It has always been that way. Hopefully I can relax a little bit and be a better target forward for my teammates.
chances couple half missed relax
It is about time. I've had a couple chances called back and in the first half I missed one I should have scored on. The first one is always the hardest, but now I can relax a little bit.
brought far grown locker prove shows smiles
I think that brought a lot of smiles in the locker room. That shows how far we've grown as a team. Now, we just need a championship to prove it.