Getting to know ... David Wagenfuhr

David Wagenfuhr

Sometimes, we may forget that MLS players have lives outside of soccer, but every now and then, it's nice to find out a little bit more about our favorite players. David Wagenfuhr is a 5-9, 160-pound defender who has started the first six matches at left back for FC Dallas and sat down with FCdallas.net to show fans his lighter side.

Your most memorable soccer moment is: "Playing in the NCAA Finals when I was a freshman at Creighton."


Your favorite pregame meal is: "Chicken, pasta and bread."


Your favorite car is: "Porsche 911 Carrera."


Your first car was: "1992 Honda Accord - A green car that was awesome."


Your first job was: "A referee for youth soccer."


Your favorite book is: "Either the Bible or 'What's So Amazing About Grace' by Philip Yancey."


Your most memorable moment in life is: "Getting drafted."


Your best friend in Major League Soccer is: "Philip Salyer."


Your childhood sports hero was: "Kevin Johnson of the Phoenix Suns."


If you could meet anybody living today, you would meet: "Tiger Woods."


Your favorite non-soccer team is: "Denver Broncos."


Your favorite movie of all-time is: "Either 'Anchorman' or 'Old School'."


The funniest player you have ever played with is: "Bobby Rhine."


The most amazing thing you have ever seen in sports is: "Michael Johnson running in the 200 and 400 meters during the Olympics."


When you retire from soccer, you would like to be: "Either working in soccer in some capacity or working at a church."