Eddie Johnson Quotes (25 Quotes)


    This is awesome. It's what you dream of -- maybe dream of just getting on the field for a few minutes or maybe scoring a goal. But three ...

    I think it's a group where we can have a lot of success. I think we can go in with great confidence and match up really well.

    It's really an honor to be able to do this and help in any way.

    It was like (for FC Dallas), why did you trade me But I don't have anything against Dallas. It was my home.

    I'm getting there. It's more from the mental standpoint now. There will be a little bit of pain, and in my head I think I'm making it worse and I know I'm not.


    Dallas was a great place for me. I learned a lot while I was there. I thank the organization for all they did for me and having the confidence to draft me when I was so young.

    I couldn't do anything except ride the (exercise) bike and do some upper body work to stay somewhat fit. I was just miserable. But the success of the team kept me happy and gave me something to strive for.

    I was told if you make a run, nine times out of 10 you will get the ball. It's true.

    There's going to be a lot of people to enjoy it.

    It couldn't be set up in a better way. It would be great to get a result against a team like Mexico and qualify for Germany at the same time.

    I don't think they're as strong as they've been in the past. Italian soccer isn't as good as it used to be.

    The first week of camp has been good. The whole organization has been good at working me back into it slowly. My toe is feeling great. Right now I'm just trying to get my form back.

    Johnson now says that he expects to keep the immobilizing boot on his right foot for two or three more weeks. The MLS playoffs begin on Oct. 22. I can't come right out of the boot and step on the field, ... I really want to play in the playoffs. But it just doesn't make any sense to go out there and hurt myself even worse.

    I was lucky. I was in the right place at the right time. I moved into the box, and Landon made a very unselfish play to pass the ball.

    The toe is doing great and it's getting better every day. I'm trying to push myself in these little mini games we've been having and the little competitions we've been having in training camp.

    He's got the best left hand that I have seen in the NBA in years. It'd be hard for me to sit down and try to figure out who has a better left hand than Steve Nash when he's going to the basket.

    No, it's not 100 percent, but it's close. I'm almost there. I'm just happy to be back in camp and with the team again.

    We just want to put on a good performance for them, its going to be an exciting feeling once I step on the field.


    So far, it's just a he-say, she-say kind of thing. I believe Isiah is innocent because he has always conducted himself in a professional manner. But charges like that, even when proven false, can still hurt you. When you have money and power and you're in the limelight, you're always a target for stuff like this.

    This was one of those games where everything happened right for me.

    It was a good ball by Landon, but it's like a kid in a candy store. I was already thinking about my celebration before I even headed the ball.


    People who have fought hard all their lives appreciate a guy that size who takes the hits he does. The way he plays has overshadowed all the other stuff he's had happen off the court. Not many players are able to combat that, but he's been able to.

    I'll let Bruce make his decisions, and I'll be fine with whatever. I'm just happy to be back with the guys.


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