Dominic Kinnear
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"Dominic Kinnear" is an American former soccer player. He is currently the head coach of San Jose Earthquakes in Major League Soccer.

As a player, he began his professional career with Scottish club St. Johnstone F.C./St. Johnstone, and went on to play for several teams in the United States and Mexico, including the San Jose Hawks, San Jose Clash, Tampa Bay Mutiny and Necaxa. He also earned 54 cap (sports)/caps with the United States men's national soccer team/United States national team.

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I like to do stuff within the league with players that know the setup of travel, stadiums and referees. We don't just bring in players without knowing a lot about their character. I believe in the American player.

I think we've exceeded expectations. However, when we have everyone healthy, we have very high expectations and we do expect to win games on the road.

I don't think we played our best game tonight. The effort was there but obviously guys can't play brilliant every week. However, we're always playing for three points. The guys push each other for that - they're a proud group.

The guys just continue to play good soccer and that is what is getting results for us. They are confident with each other out there and they always work hard for each other. Tonight we came out well and put a lot into the first half and we could have even been up by more than a goal. The players bring that energy right from the start every week.

I give all the credit to the players. I just told them to play all 90 minutes. You have to give yourself a chance to win the game. You can't fault these guys - they try to win games every single Saturday and we've been rewarded for it.

I want to make sure that we put them under pressure because with them playing three in the back, it will allow us to create mistakes in their end of the field and create chances from there.

I wish it was resolved so I can come home with a clear mind. It's hard not to think about it when it's your life.

We have a lot of smart, experienced players on our team and they know how to prepare for each game. They know that if we slow down a little and get in a lull, it is hard to get out of it. It is a long season and we just have to keep working hard and getting results. I know everyone here is motivated to keep playing well and hopefully we can close out the season well.

I knew as soon as the whistle was blown that Dwayne was going to run over and get it or wrestle it out of somebody's hands.