USL Feature
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Joseph Ghitis is the goalkeeper for the undefeated U13 SYL Champion, West Pines United. His team tore through the North American Finals, going 3-0-0 in group play while outscoring their opponents 13-1. They dispatched a very good PDA team, 3-0 in the semifinals before battling Ironbound to a 5-4 decision in the final. A traditional Chanukah celebration and a mystery lump of coal highlight Ghitis’ post-Christmas wrap-up.
USLsoccer.com: What are you doing to stay match-ready during the holidays to be successful at the upcoming SYL ODP Camps in March 2010?
Joseph Ghitis: Running each day.
USLsoccer.com: What is the best Christmas/Hanukkah present you have ever received?
Joseph Ghitis: Soccer cleats.
USLsoccer.com: What is the worst Christmas/Hanukkah present you have ever received?
Joseph Ghitis: Clothing.
USLsoccer.com: How do you think the USA will fare at the 2010 World Cup?
Joseph Ghitis: They will do well, but they won’t be the champions.
USLsoccer.com: If you attended the SYL North American Finals – how did your team do? What were some of your best memories?
Joseph Ghitis: We finished champions. It was great to play new/different teams from other places.
USLsoccer.com: What professional player would make for the most entertaining mall Santa Claus?
Joseph Ghitis: Iker Casillas (photo).
USLsoccer.com: What is one thing on your Christmas list you know you are not getting?
Joseph Ghitis: Call of Duty – Modern War Fare 2.
USLsoccer.com: What is your favorite family Christmas tradition, why?
Joseph Ghitis: Our Chanukah tradition – Playing dreidel with my family while the watching the candles burn.
USLsoccer.com: What is your favorite Christmas cartoon/movie and why?
Joseph Ghitis: The last Miracle.
USLsoccer.com: If you could build a soccer team, who is on your Christmas wish list, why?
Joseph Ghitis: Casey Keller.
USLsoccer.com: Other than USA/England which World Cup match would you like to see live, why?
Joseph Ghitis: USA versus Spain because they are my favorite teams.
USLsoccer.com: Who deserves a lump of coal for Christmas and why?
Joseph Ghitis: Nico Guevara.
