Up Close with Chris Konopka

Chris Konopka

Any superstitions or pre-game rituals?


I always make sure to eat an egg and cheese sandwich on a bagel.

Funniest moment on the field:
One of the memories that comes to mind is when I was trying to chip the goalkeeper on penalty kick and I hit the crossbar and missed.


TV show you watch but don't want to admit:
The OC - it's addicting.


Who would you most like to meet outside of the soccer world?
Kelly Slater.


You're playing in a co-ed 2 v. 2 tournament. Who do you want on your team?
Chyna from the WWE.


Which teammate takes the longest to groom themselves after games and why?
Amir (Lowery), because he washes in between every toe and brushes his teeth every morning in the locker room.


How old were you when you went to your first concert - which band and where?
I was 5 or 6 and I saw the Beach Boys.


What is the most valuable lesson a coach ever taught you?
The only person you can be mad at for not performing well is yourself.


Are you an optimist or a pessimist?
I am definitely an optimist.