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
control game opening
That game was just out of control from the opening whistle. But whatever... I'm going to get myself in trouble.
good guys page result score
All 11 guys were on the same page and that 2-0 first-half score was a result of that. I just want to be a good target.
flying opportunity
They (Germany) are going to come flying at us. This is just another opportunity for us to show what we can do.
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.
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.
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.
gone last three
For the last three years we've been in the semifinals, and once we've gone to the final,
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.
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.
earlier good major matter pressure putting success surrounded
It's a matter of being more comfortable here with these guys. I'm just not putting as much pressure on myself as I did earlier in my career. A major part of my success is being surrounded by a lot of good players.
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.
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.