Nickname:
Nacho
Favorite Food:
My mom's enchiladas
Favorite TV Show:
Beverly Hills 90210
Favorite Movie:
Scarface
Favorite Musical Artist:
2Pac
Pre-Match Ritual/Superstitions:
I always squirt my water bottle on the right post before each game
What Do You Like and Dislike About Soccer?:
I like winning, and I hate fitness
Strongest Quality as a Goalkeeper:
My quickness and my ability to read the game
Most Memorable Moment on the Soccer Field:
Playing the opening game of the Under-17 World Cup in Ecuador in 1995.
Most Embarrassing Moment:
Getting three goals scored on me by Butler. It was bad.
Opponent You'd Most Like to Beat:
Indiana because they are one of the best programs in the country, and I know a
lot of players on the team.
Sport You Would Play Other Than Soccer:
Football
Best Trip You've Ever Taken:
It has to be Spain with the Under-20 National Team. I loved the atmosphere
there, and I was with a lot of my (UCLA) teammates and friends.
If You Could Visit Anywhere in the World, Where Would it Be?:
Brazil. I've never been there, and I would like to see what it's like. I've
heard a lot about the beaches.
Best Event You Attended as a Spectator:
Holland vs. Argentina in Holland before the 1998 World Cup. I had never been in
a stadium with that type of crowd. It was unbelievable - they had fire sticks,
flags. The fans were crazy.
What Word Best Describes You:
Charismatic
What Athlete Did You Admire While Growing Up?:
Michael Jordan
If You Could Have Dinner With One Famous Person, Who Would it Be?:
Jennifer Love Hewitt - I like her a lot.
In 10 Years You Will Probably Be:
Married and playing professionally.
What Did You Want to Be While Growing Up?:
I always wanted to be a soccer player.
Best Advice You've Ever Received:
Treat people the way you would want to be treated
Favorite Campus Spot:
Taco Bell
Favorite Hangout:
My apartment. It's just relaxing. Everyone always comes over and chills and
plays Nintendo.
Favorite Nintendo Game:
FIFA 99. No one can beat me on that. Well, Carlos (Bocanegra) does once in a
while.
What Do You Like to Do Outside of Soccer?:
Spend time with family and friends and go to movies.
If You Could Be Anyone for 24 Hours, Who Would It Be?
James Bond because he always has amazing chicks in his movies.
