Alexi Lalas
On the future of American soccer: “I think the future is very optimistic. I am optimistic with the MLS, things can be great if we learn from our mistakes.”
On the Yugoslavia match: “There is a lot of team pride riding on this match to show the fans in the world of soccer that we can play.”
Eddie Pope
On the World Cup experience: “We played very hard against Iran. A lot of us are here for the first time and it’s been a great experience.”
Frankie Hejduk
On the Yugoslavia match: “I think if we win we can prove that we belong here in the tournament with these other great teams.”
Marcelo Balboa
On the Yugoslavia match: “We’d like to leave on a winning note.”
Tab Ramos
On being at France ’98: “This is something we have worked four years for and hopefully we can leave with a good showing. It’s too bad we don’t have a chance to advance, but anyone who gets a chance to play should be excited to be out here. This is what you work for.”
