Club:
D.C. United
Position: Midfield
Birthdate: August 21, 1982
Hometown: Jamestown, NC
90:00 If
you can play on any team, in any game, in any stadium
in the world—which one would it be? Simms
Manchester United because of the tradition and the atmosphere.
90:00 Which
player do you hate playing against the most? Toughest
opponent? Simms
So far, the only person I have played against for 90
minutes is Kyle Martino because he’s so quick,
and dangerous on and off the ball.
90:00 In
the last seconds of the game, you are crossing the ball
into the box. Who do you want on the receiving end of
that ball? Simms
Let’s say… Ronaldo.
90:00 Who
was your favorite team growing up and why? Simms
Manchester United—it was just fun to watch them
play, how fast they were and how they moved the ball
around.
90:00 Who
was your favorite player? Simms
Right now, probably Ronaldinho.
90:00 Who
is the most underrated player on your team? Simms
I don’t know if I would say underrated but, Brian
Carroll. He does so many things that most people don’t
see.
90:00 Best
player you’ve played with… Simms
So far, I would say Jamie Moreno.
90:00 Best
player you’ve played against… Simms
Edson Buddle, so far
90:00 Your
biggest influence and why… Simms
Richie Williams, last season, when I was with Richmond
was a big influence on me. He’s a smart guy with
some experience and he helped me out a lot.
90:00 Which
major sporting event would you like to be a part of
other than a soccer one? Simms
I’d say the NBA finals.
90:00 Which
women’s player is a must on your team in a 2v2
co-ed match? Simms
Mia Hamm.
90:00 If
you had to get a non-soccer job tomorrow, what would
it be? Simms
Something in construction.
90:00 Funniest
moment on the field… Simms
The ball was in the air and Nana [Kuffour] went to head
it. Santino [Quaranta] came in and tried to kick it
and ended up cleating Nana in the back of the head.
If it were any other players and it wouldn’t have
been funny but Nana, when he gets fouled, he makes these
noises – and it was hilarious. I guess you had
to be there.
90:00 What
are some of your hobbies? Simms
Video games and I am really into playing music.
90:00 Who
would you most like to meet? Simms
The manager from Man United—Alex Ferguson.
90:00 Which
soccer player would you pay the most to watch? Simms
I’d say Ronaldinho.
90:00 The
most intimidating place you’ve played… Simms
In Mexico against Pumas UNAM in March at Estadio Olimpico
because of the big crowd. The field was a bit different
and there were differences in altitude; you could notice
that right away.
90:00 Which
player would you like to see on your team? Simms
Thierry Henry from Arsenal.
90:00 Where
do you want to be in five years? Simms
I’d like to still be playing soccer, definitely,
it would be nice to be in Europe, that’s one of
my goals.
90:00 What’s
been your career highlight so far? Simms
My first career MLS start against Columbus on April
15.
90:00 What’s
been you career lowlight so far? Simms
Losing in PK’s against Syracuse [Salty Dogs] last
year in the USL First Division. It was in the first
round of the playoffs after we had such a good year.
90:00 Who
would you say your style of play is most like? Simms
I try to be most like Claude Makelele from Chelsea.
90:00 Tell
us something we don’t know about you... Simms
A lot of times I wish I could be a musician. I like
to play the guitar.
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