New Hero: Jose Torres

American born soccer player Jose Torres has announced he will honor his birthcountry by playing international soccer for the United States.  Torres’ father is from Mexico, and Torres has played professionally in Mexico for years.  He was able to play for either nation, and he decided to go with the USA.  As opposed to players like Rossi who spurned their homeland to play for their father’s homeland… Torres has reminded us that while America is a nation of immigrants, it is a nation worth representing with your life.

Thank you Mr. Torres.  Unlike most on the national team, you had a tough choice to make… and it shows a strong character to make such a tough choice. You are my new favorite national team player.

For more, read this…

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/soccerinsider/2008/10/breaking_news_torres_commits_t.html