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
ask forward good hopefully playing stay target timing
My timing may be a little off, but at the end of the day, I'm playing (against Panama), and that's all I can ask for, ... I need to be a good target forward up front, hopefully stay onside and get a goal.
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.
across ball case early guys shoot
It's never a case where you're in too early and if you are, it's your fault. Another big part for me is that it's a ball that you can handle. A lot of guys can shoot a ball across the box, but what are you going to do with it?
extra found inch squeezed
I just found an extra inch and squeezed in.
gone last three
For the last three years we've been in the semifinals, and once we've gone to the final,
defense forward front good help target teammates
I just want to be a good target forward and help my teammates out on defense and get in front of the goal.
chance game great hope obviously playing stadium stupid thinking
I hope we're not thinking it's patchwork. It would be stupid going into the game thinking we don't have a chance. I think everyone here is relishing the chance to play. Obviously the stadium is awesome. We're playing a great team. It should be a lot of fun.
obviously playing
A lot has changed, ... With it being one game, them obviously playing well of late, I don't think we're the favorite.
belt bit compact couple fitter result stay weeks
In fairness, it's our first real game. We got a result and with a couple more weeks under our belt I think we'll be all right. We'll be a little bit fitter and will know what they will bring. We have to stay compact and counterattack.