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. Simo Valakari is a 5-10, 160-pound midfielder who sat down with FCdallas.net to show fans his lighter side.
Your most memorable soccer moment is:
"My first game with Derby County."
If you could be a superhero, you would be:
"Mr. Incredible."
Your favorite candy is:
"Gummi bears."
Your favorite car is:
"Mercedes-Benz."
Your first car was:
"Volkswagen Beetle."
Your first job was:
"Groundskeeper for soccer field during summer."
Your favorite book is:
"I love reading and it's hard to just pick one."
Your most memorable moment in life is:
"My three boys being born."
Your best friend in Major League Soccer is:
"Oscar Pareja."
If you could change one thing about the world, you would change:
"World Peace."
Your favorite thing to do in Dallas is:
"On the field, of course, it's playing soccer. Off the field, it's spending time with my family."
Your favorite non-soccer team is:
"Dallas Stars."
Your favorite movie of all-time is:
"The Lion King."
The funniest player you have ever played with is:
"John Spencer."
The most amazing thing you have ever seen in sports is:
"Michael Jordan and how he flew through the air and won all his championships."
