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VIDEO: Van den Bergh: We Are Motivated
There's no need for Juan Carlos Osorio to light the fire under his players ahead of the MLS Cup, says Dave van den Bergh. They've taken advantage of the system, and are ready to rumble.
Nov 22, 2008 8:45:28 PM
All the distractions, hesitations, and niggling doubts go out the window now. It's cup final time.
Dave van den Bergh says he and his Red Bull New York teammates will wipe all of that aside tomorrow. They take on the Columbus Crew in the MLS Cup final in Los Angeles, and there are no more chances after these 90 minutes.
"We don't need any outside motivation," the midfielder said after training. "If you're not motivated to win a final, I don't know when you will be motivated."
Scorer of the winner against Real Salt Lake to bring New York to this stage, van den Bergh also brushed aside concerns that his team didn't deserve to be in the final. All clubs know what they have to do--hit peak form in the playoffs--he says, and his team have done it.
Watch exclusive Goal.com video of the Dutchman speaking about their run below.
--Goal.com
Dave van den Bergh says he and his Red Bull New York teammates will wipe all of that aside tomorrow. They take on the Columbus Crew in the MLS Cup final in Los Angeles, and there are no more chances after these 90 minutes.
"We don't need any outside motivation," the midfielder said after training. "If you're not motivated to win a final, I don't know when you will be motivated."
Scorer of the winner against Real Salt Lake to bring New York to this stage, van den Bergh also brushed aside concerns that his team didn't deserve to be in the final. All clubs know what they have to do--hit peak form in the playoffs--he says, and his team have done it.
Watch exclusive Goal.com video of the Dutchman speaking about their run below.
--Goal.com
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