People talk about what the weather is going to be like in the next months. They say is hot and humid, but that is part of soccer and it could be in our favor when rivals come here. Houston has to be hell for away teams.

Obviously, because we have players who have just joined the team, it wasn't going to be easy. But the team knows the idea and its system. We'll do well as the preseason goes along.

I came here in 1997 just like anyone else, no matter if the person is a soccer player or whatever the profession; coming to the United States with the same idea and mission of improving my economic situation so that my family could be better off. Obviously I found and was given an opportunity by MLS. It's been quite an experience.

My objective coming here was to show that the Central American player is a quality player and deserving of being in the MLS.

Right now, I'm just happy with playing 30 minutes.

He told us we should hate losing.