Up Close with Jack Jewsbury...

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1. What would you say was the biggest factor behind the success of the team this year?


Our team's cohesiveness on and off field. We have a really good team camaraderie which I think shows when we are on the field.

2. How has Coach Onalfo changed or impacted the team?
He brought a positive attitude to all 28 players. He makes everyone feel like a big part of the team whether you are on the roster or one of the starting 11. He also brought confidence.


3. Describe the funniest moment from this year.
Sasha [Victorine] headed one of the plastic wall dummies we use in practice by accident during a drill and sliced his head open.


4. What is the greatest accomplishment of your athletic career?
Making it to the 2004 MLS Cup finals.


5. Do you have any gameday superstitions or rituals?
No. I try not to believe in that kind of stuff.


6. How has the transition from playing in the middle of the field to playing outside back been?
It's gone really well. It took some time to get used to, but Coach Onalfo was really patient with me during practice and the first couple games and let me learn. It has been a very smooth transition and I am very comfortable there.


7. You get a lot of fans from Springfield, Mo. Is it a dream to play so close to home?
My whole career has been great. I have been very lucky because my friends and family can come to most of the games. Hopefully I can stay in Kansas City to finish out my career.


8. Who is the hardest player to defend?
Landon Donovan. He is quick and smart.


9. What is something funny about Davy Arnaud that no one else would know?
Last Halloween he dressed as a Hooters girl.


10. If you could be anyone famous, who would you be and why?
Tiger Woods. I am really into golf and it would be nice to play such a relaxing sport.