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Question:

How many more World Cups do you think you have in you, and do you think you can still be one of the U.S.' top players in 2014 and beyond?

Answer:

It's hard to know. We'll see how my body holds up. If I can do it physically, I think I can still be a top player. I know mentally what I'm capable of now. I think there's still a lot more room for me to grow mentally, and if I can keep up physically then I'll do it. I do a really good job taking care of my body. I'm on my way now to see a structural alignment person to get my body back to the way it's supposed to be. If I can continue that, then I'm going to play as long as I can. I'd love to play in another World Cup. You never know, maybe another two.

Question:

Which US players impressed you with their performance at the World Cup?

Answer:

I thought Michael Bradley had a really, really good tournament. And I've seen this over the years, but to see it up close game after game after game and see the competitiveness and just the pure will to win in Clint Dempsey was really evident, and I was really impressed. Not only do people see it in games, but it's every day in training. He just has something in him that continues to push him and push him.

Question:

What was your favorite moment from the World Cup?

Answer:

Obviously the goal against Algeria was a big moment. My favorite memory from that goal was turning the corner and looking up and seeing first Stuart Holden's face running toward the corner flag, followed by like 30 people including staff and coaches and everyone, and just kind of meeting at the corner flag to celebrate. That was a really cool moment. And then the bus ride home was really special too after that.

Question:

what did you guys take away from the Confederations Cup experience?

Answer:

The biggest thing we learned was that we can compete with and beat any team in the world if we play our best. Not many teams in the world can say that.

Question:

How big of a loss is it that Beckham is out with the injury for this year?

Answer:

It’s a massive loss for our team. There is no player in the world that can do the things that he can do on the field. Off the field, we are going to miss his leadership a lot. Above all, I think we are all devastated that he is missing out on his last chance to play in a World Cup.