inferno man
22 Aug 2002, 05:35 AM
Face-To-Face: Jason Kreis
8/12/2002 12:21:00 PM
Jason Kreis made sure MLS didn't lack for fireworks during the World Cup. The seven-year Dallas Burn veteran took the all-time goalscoring lead by hitting the 215-point mark on 78 goals and 56 assists.
The Facts
Born: Dec. 2, 1972.
Hometown: Omaha, Neb.
College: Duke.
Pro clubs: Dallas Burn (1996-present).
USA: 14 caps, 1 goal (1996-2000).
My First ...
Job: I was a newspaper delivery boy. I remember waking up early in the mornings on weekends in Omaha.
Car: It was a tan 1980 VW Rabbit. Like everything I had, it was a hand-me-down from my older brother.
Cap: Against El Salvador in 1996. I spent the entire week leading up to that cap being sick as dog. I made the young and amateurish decision to try and play. I lasted 45 minutes and had a complete nightmare.
Favorites
Musical Artist: UB40.
Actor: Matt Damon.
Actress: Meg Ryan.
Soccer Player: Chris Armas.
Movie: ''Life as a House.''
Book: ''The Pelican Brief'' by John Grisham.
Food: All things Italian.
Drink: Coffee.
Vacation Spot: Hawaii.
Place to live: San Diego.
Hobbies: I'm an avid golfer but very average at it. I took up woodworking and furniture- making about six months ago. I'd like to get more into that.
Four historical figures you'd invite to dinner: Jesus Christ, Vince Lombardi, Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods.
How much time do you spend online? Five hours a week.
What do you use the Web for? Shopping on eBay.
Pregame activity: Five-v-two in the locker room.
Postgame activity: Getting a hug from my wife, Kimberly, and my son, Kason.
People In My Life
Family: My parents, brothers and sisters are extremely hard- working. They are very much middle class. They've worked for everything they've gotten in their lives, and I'd like to say the same about myself.
Friends: Most of them are soccer players. I prefer it that way. The best teams are ones that get along.
Teammates: We have a good mix of young and old players this year. We have some really fun young guys that are making it a lighter atmosphere. It's good for older guys to liven up a bit and realize that soccer can be fun and competitive at the same time.
Referees: They have a job I wouldn't want to do.
Fans: They are extremely supportive and never say die. They're always behind you.
Coach: Mike Jeffries is an incredible soccer mind and a student of the game. He's very respectful of the players' personal lives.
Heroes: Tab Ramos was a hero for me growing up. He was someone that I emulated. My father and mother have been big heroes to me, more so than anyone else.
My View On ...
Playing Abroad: For me, it's been limited to a couple of trials. During the latter half of senior year of college, I attended preseason with Academica in Portugal and Kilmarnock in Scotland. I ended up signing with MLS before I could go back.
Dallas: It's big and spread out. It's full of shopping, which my wife loves.
Money: As my career progresses, money is less important to me. What's more important is the opportunity to win a championship. No matter how much I make, it's not going to be enough to retire on. You have to have another job after playing. I'm really interested in coaching on a professional level.
by Soccer America's Bryan Alvarez
8/12/2002 12:21:00 PM
Jason Kreis made sure MLS didn't lack for fireworks during the World Cup. The seven-year Dallas Burn veteran took the all-time goalscoring lead by hitting the 215-point mark on 78 goals and 56 assists.
The Facts
Born: Dec. 2, 1972.
Hometown: Omaha, Neb.
College: Duke.
Pro clubs: Dallas Burn (1996-present).
USA: 14 caps, 1 goal (1996-2000).
My First ...
Job: I was a newspaper delivery boy. I remember waking up early in the mornings on weekends in Omaha.
Car: It was a tan 1980 VW Rabbit. Like everything I had, it was a hand-me-down from my older brother.
Cap: Against El Salvador in 1996. I spent the entire week leading up to that cap being sick as dog. I made the young and amateurish decision to try and play. I lasted 45 minutes and had a complete nightmare.
Favorites
Musical Artist: UB40.
Actor: Matt Damon.
Actress: Meg Ryan.
Soccer Player: Chris Armas.
Movie: ''Life as a House.''
Book: ''The Pelican Brief'' by John Grisham.
Food: All things Italian.
Drink: Coffee.
Vacation Spot: Hawaii.
Place to live: San Diego.
Hobbies: I'm an avid golfer but very average at it. I took up woodworking and furniture- making about six months ago. I'd like to get more into that.
Four historical figures you'd invite to dinner: Jesus Christ, Vince Lombardi, Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods.
How much time do you spend online? Five hours a week.
What do you use the Web for? Shopping on eBay.
Pregame activity: Five-v-two in the locker room.
Postgame activity: Getting a hug from my wife, Kimberly, and my son, Kason.
People In My Life
Family: My parents, brothers and sisters are extremely hard- working. They are very much middle class. They've worked for everything they've gotten in their lives, and I'd like to say the same about myself.
Friends: Most of them are soccer players. I prefer it that way. The best teams are ones that get along.
Teammates: We have a good mix of young and old players this year. We have some really fun young guys that are making it a lighter atmosphere. It's good for older guys to liven up a bit and realize that soccer can be fun and competitive at the same time.
Referees: They have a job I wouldn't want to do.
Fans: They are extremely supportive and never say die. They're always behind you.
Coach: Mike Jeffries is an incredible soccer mind and a student of the game. He's very respectful of the players' personal lives.
Heroes: Tab Ramos was a hero for me growing up. He was someone that I emulated. My father and mother have been big heroes to me, more so than anyone else.
My View On ...
Playing Abroad: For me, it's been limited to a couple of trials. During the latter half of senior year of college, I attended preseason with Academica in Portugal and Kilmarnock in Scotland. I ended up signing with MLS before I could go back.
Dallas: It's big and spread out. It's full of shopping, which my wife loves.
Money: As my career progresses, money is less important to me. What's more important is the opportunity to win a championship. No matter how much I make, it's not going to be enough to retire on. You have to have another job after playing. I'm really interested in coaching on a professional level.
by Soccer America's Bryan Alvarez