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Life is too short to be angry or sad for long.
I'm happy that I'm getting more people looking at me.
Coming to Vancouver was the best decision of my life.
It was really tough being 14 and moving away from home.
I have a lot of people that are down to earth around me.
I want to be an inspiration to lots and lots of children.
When I was younger, soccer was my life. I always wanted to play.
I want to stay in Germany and with Bayern for as long as possible.
Lewandowski is a guy who scores goals for fun and he is a great player.
The mentality of always wanting to win everything is in FC Bayern's DNA.
Ever since I was little, when I moved to Canada, Canada has been my home.
I am really excited to be called into Canada Soccer's men's national team.
I surround myself with good friends that help me keep my feet on the ground.
I have to keep pushing and keep striving, and also keep being me on the field.
I am very happy with my move to Bayern. As a kid I always dreamed of such a moment.
Playing in the Champions League and getting to the final is everything you could ask for.
Every young player is hungry to play and to win titles as they have seen their idols do it.
Gareth Bale is an absolutely fantastic player who has achieved so much and won many trophies.
I really look up to my parents to guide me. They treat me well, they give me good food to eat.
My dad really liked Didier Drogba and there was always a Chelsea game on when I was growing up.
Canada's known as a hockey country and now we've proven that we can also play football as well.
I am truly honored and humbled to have been selected as the co-winner for the 2020 Lou Marsh Trophy.
I'm really happy that I've got the Champions League medal around my neck and the trophy sat by my side.
Obviously being a young player I get caught out of position a lot and I'm happy to have the speed I have.
Coming to Europe and winning the Champions League with a great club like Bayern is everything I can ask for.
I definitely see this team, the Canadian national team, definitely fighting for a spot in the 2022 World Cup.
Jonathan David has a lot of qualities, as you can tell in the Belgian league he's been scoring and assisting.
I enjoyed every moment of being at school. Football doesn't last for ever, so you need an education longer term.
I've played matches in Mexico, Canada and the United States. The people of North America have always welcomed me.
I'm happy that I can wear the Canadian jersey with pride. I'm happy that I can say I'm a Canadian playing overseas.
When Arjen Robben introduced himself to me, I just couldn't believe it. I mean, I didn't think it was the real guy.
I'm being told I've become an inspiration to a lot of young soccer players in Edmonton and to me, that's just awesome.
When I was younger Canada took me in. Being able to represent my country in a World Cup would be an amazing experience.
Hansi Flick is a good guy all-round, everyone loves him, there's not really many negatives things you can say about Hansi.
Growing up, I loved Messi. I love how he dribbles, how he plays the game, it just makes it look so easy and it makes it look so fun.
When I signed for Vancouver, it was funny because my mom didn't really want me to move away. She was concerned about all my schooling.
You'll move from big brother to the adult world faster by cooking food for your younger siblings while your peers are playing video games.
When I was growing up, I felt like no one gave Canadians a chance. And now that they see we have quality in Canada and it's amazing to see.
I am overwhelmed and I am glad I can make my parents proud by becoming a Canadian citizen. It has been a long journey becoming a Canadian citizen.
I came to Canada at a young age and I've been here for most of my life, so being able to play for this country is a really great experience and joy.
As a former refugee myself, I am very grateful for the help my family received and the opportunities this opened up for me and where it has brought me.
You know, who would have thought a guy from Canada playing at a club like Bayern Munich and winning the Champions League? I never could have guessed it.
I know that there are other sides to life. All the more reason why I now try to convey to the people out there how important it is to feel a sense of joy.
As a soccer player you want to perform, whether it's in front of 72,000 or even 1,000. You always want to be your best because you never know who's watching.
Canada hasn't really been a top footballing country in the world, but I think the next generation of players coming through, I think we can really change that.
Don't give up, no matter how hard it is. Things are going to be tough down the road, but the more work you put in, the more achievement you're going to get out of it.
A lot of people are in much tougher situations than me and I am very fortunate to be where I am, so I try to remember that and stay humble whenever things feel tough.
Being a left back is a very important role, I'm happy to play there. Every time I get the call for the national team or Bayern to play left back, I'm willing to do it.
I just want to show my speed and my skills as a left back and it's a position where I can go forward and come back as well and help the team both defending and attacking.
Canada welcomed me and my family and I am grateful for the opportunity to realize my dream of being a professional football player and representing Canada on the world stage.