Shalrie Joseph Quotations

We were celebrating a little and they took it personally, and I don't know why. This game wasn't about soccer, it was about who wanted it the most. People were sliding all over the park. We wanted to have more possession in the second half but they defended well and we had to dig deep.

Personally, it felt good -- to play against the best guys in the world, and having the opportunity to be seen on a bigger stage. It definitely was a great experience -- for me, and for MLS in general.

I think we kept possession well and moved the ball well. We got a lot of creative guys, and we were able to create chances. I think we dominated them in the first half.

We are not going to sit back, even when we are on the road. We will keep doing what got us to the top of the Eastern Conference.

We didn't play our best, we didn't finish our chances, but this team never quits. We keep fighting to the end. We never give up until the final whistle blows.

Everyone wants to go into the playoffs with momentum. You worry a little about getting injured, but we played together and wanted to collectively get our chemistry ready for the playoffs. We are in a good flow.

The three of us have a great understanding and know what we are all doing. Clint is more of an attacking mid, Danny plays more stationary, organizing everything, and me, I can be all over the place and win balls.

The most important thing was Danny playing it quick. They were setting up to defend a set piece and they didn't have time to set up, so that caught them off guard.

The ball was rolling well, but it was soggy and soft. It was tough for the guys up front to cut. But it's still better to play on grass anytime.

It's very important that the new guys that come in can make an impact. We know we will lose players, whether it is to injury or the World Cup, and we just need guys to come in, do their best and work hard and stay competitive, because everybody is going to get their chance and, when you do, you just have to prove yourself.

It's very important that me and Andy (Dorman) in midfield cut out the passing lanes so they don't get it forward. We need to try and be more defensive and drop back and help, to make sure our defenders are not left one on one.

I'm trying to focus on the things I can control, like coming to practice and working hard for the Revs and just giving it my best. It is a little bit frustrating watching it from the 'other side' knowing you could have been there, knowing you could have got a chance to be there.

Because Danny holds a lot, Clint can get forward and do his stuff, and I'm free to win balls all over the park instead of in the middle.