No one expected Houston-Charlotte FC midfielder Quinn McNeill to get off to a match that was considered a winning game. However, McNeil took his opportunity to do it and showed almost perfect performance in the 60 minutes against the Houston Dynamo.
“There was a lot of resilience from the boys tonight. It’s very hot here. It took a lot of strong spirit to get it done to win the first path here. So start the game , Credits to those who have done it, to everyone who has come. So there are three big points for us and we want to go again. ”
McNeil made his MLS debut only a week ago. But for McNeil, who admitted that interim head coach Christian Ratanzaio and his staff helped prepare for the league, it was a smooth transition.
“The pace is definitely a bit faster and the physique is taller, but I take the same approach to all games. Possible to be mentally prepared and to really smooth the transition throughout the week’s training. Incorporate as many tactics as you can.
“So knowing what I’m trying to do with it and working through those play patterns really helps me to understand.
“… Rattanzio clearly trusted me and really worked with me in the training, so he and the other coaching staff really worked with me and made the transition smoother. I admire you. ”
However, coaching staff cannot recognize all achievements. Playing a limited amount of MLS requires a strong spirit to enter a hostile environment and perform at a high level. But according to McNeil, a strong spirit is his greatest. Power.
“First and foremost, I think I have a great idea of seeing everything. I take advantage of each game and each opportunity. What I’m really proud of is the good thing. Whatever the bad or bad, it’s all about being really professional, putting it on your chin, doing your best, and never complaining. It represents the characters and people who believe in me. ”
The whole team was very supportive of McNeil on and off the pitch, and he quickly realized he wasn’t in his position.
“Support extends to everyone behind me and around me. I couldn’t really do it alone. As I said, it was a collective effort tonight to get it done. Great for everyone to come in. I did that, Andre came in and won the winner, so it’s really a team-wide achievement. They all supported me in the middle of my first start. “
