Q: How did this season go for the men’s soccer team?
A: The season went a lot better then the last couple of years. We had a better record this year and we had a better work ethic this season. I thought we could win the regional finals, but for some reason we didn’t get through it and are out of the season.

Q: Has a captain on the men’s team this season, what responsibilities did you have?
A: It was a big responsibility because you had all the people on your shoulders, you have to show the work ethic and be strong on the field and let everyone know you are supporting them all the time. It was a really good experience for me.

Q: You have been here for three years, what kind of memories will you take from WNCC?
A: I have really good memories playing here for WNCC because it was one of the top experiences I have had in playing soccer and meeting new people. We played in nie stadiums and traveled everywhere. I think coming here will be good for me in the future because meeting new cultures also helps you out.

Q: Was it hard coming from Ecuador to here your first year?
A: The hardest thing at the beginning was the language. At the beginning I didn’t know a lot, I just knew the basics. Now, I feel I am comfortable with the language. The other thing was the food. That was a really big change. Here in the United States we have a lot of fast food and in my country I always ate homemade food. So, that was a big change. Other then that, I am feeling pretty good here at WNCC and thanks for the opportunity.

Q: What were some of your favorite homemade foods in Ecuador?
A: My favorite food over there was seafood and my favorite is a dish that is made with shrimp with tomatoes, onions, lemon. It is really good. That is my favorite food.

Q: Are you getting used to fast food over here?
A: I have to. Back home I usually eat fast food three times a month.

Q: How did you end up coming over here playing soccer?
A: I came here because the organization was looking for players in my country. They told me I have a chance to come and play in the United States and I applied. They came and watched me play some games in my high school and club team. That is how I ended up playing over here.

Q: What are your plans for next year?
A: I don’t know where I am going after this year, but I still want to play soccer here in the United States. I am getting my degree while majoring in Business Administration. I would like to play two more years for some four-year school. I want to have my own business in the future, probably in the United States if I get the chance to stay here.

Q: What has been like playing for coach Todd Rasnic? What has he been like as a coach?
A: It has been a really good experience. Coming to play from another country and speaking another language, it at first has been kind of confusing at the beginning with the words and the communication. Now, I feel very comfortable playing for him. I think he is doing a good job here at WNCC. I am pretty happy to play here at WNCC.

Q: Why is soccer so popular in the world?
A: Soccer is the most popular sport in the world because of the facilities that you have to play. You can get a ball, some friends and you can have a good time playing some soccer. It has been growing a lot in this area because in the years I have been around here working in the soccer camps, it has been growing really fast. In the world it is the most popular game. Wherever you go, there is always people playing soccer.

Q: You got to play on the field by the Colorado Rapids stadium this year, too?
A: That was a great experience I had in the United States. I used to play in stadiums for professional teams in my country with my club team. Some of those professional teams let us use their stadiums, so I got experience playing in bigger stadiums already. When we went to Colorado, we were playing on a field next to the the field the Colorado Rapids were playing.