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We know we've made it
Defender Brian Dunseth is the captain of the U.S. men's Olympic soccer team, which headed Down Under and did what no other men's team had ever done: make it out of the first round alive. Dunseth, 23, left Cal. St. Fullerton early to join Major League Soccer and the New England Revolution, where he has now played four seasons. Dunseth last checked in just hours before the U.S. team's historic quarterfinal win over Japan. September 23, 2000
Well, we made it to the quarterfinals and now we take on Japan. We know that we've made it, because at practice now, there's tons of press from all over the world fighting for position to get the best angles for pictures and who gets to interview which of the guys first. It's been pretty crazy. What is the latest on the injury? Do you expect to play against Japan? I'm feeling good and still training full out. It's getting better day by day, and it's one of those injuries that you wish wouldn't have happened at the time it did. The timing sucks, but I've gotten over the initial disappointment and have focused on being prepared for any chance to go in, whether it be through injury or suspension. The boys are excited for the game tonight and really can't wait until kickoff. Before leaving for Australia, Clive Charles said he intended to make the experience fun for the team and to keep the pressure off. Does that still apply in the quarterfinals, or is it different now? Coach Clive Charles has made this team what it is by keeping us loose when we've needed it and having fun and joking around, and focused and prepared when we needed to be. How is the "Olympic feel" of the tournament? It's weird because you almost feel like this isn't the Olympics. We really haven't been able to watch the games from any other angle except for the Australians' point of view. Every television channel has pretty much only shown the Aussies' races, whether it be swimming, bicycling, rowing or field hockey. How does Adelaide compare to the other cities you've been in? Adelaide is another laid-back city that is pretty comparable to Canberra. It's a litlle bit more of a city, yet still country. My parents and I went out the other night for dinner, and we were instantly recognized as the americans. Even when you go shopping in the arcade (the mall), you catch people staring, trying to figure out where exactly you're from. Overall the experience has been unbelievable and it's only gonna get better.
--Brian
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