AT WC: Named team's Most Improved Player in 2012 after scoring two goals on 12 shots while making one start in 14 games ... BEFORE WC: Played running back and defensive end in American football for five years for Cambridge Cats club ... team's all-time leader in career points (100), touchdowns, and interception returns ... voted Team MVP in 2010 ... played rugby at Hinchingbrooke School, where he also served as a house captain and student sports ambassador ... ALSO: Blogged about his experience aborad for The Huffington Post UK ... father Ian played professional soccer for Aldershot Town FC and was the first black player in club history.