Alexander Callens on the MLS title: “I don’t want to wake up, I want to keep dreaming” | VIDEO

Defender Alexander Callens lived a fantastic year with New York City, a club in which he was a key figure and player for the 2021 MLS title. The Peruvian soccer player’s campaign was impeccable in every way and he was very excited during the celebrations. which was reflected in an interview for the press area of ​​the American tournament.

“The truth is, this is a dream that I do not want to wake up from. I am very happy, I see the faces of my colleagues … it is something inexplicable. Also for all the people who came here to support us. I don’t want to wake up, I want to keep dreaming”Were the first words of the defender before the MLS platform in Spanish.

In the same way, Alexander Callens referred to the mission he had during the final against Portland Timbers, since he executed the fifth team penalty. “This time, the coach told me, ‘Kick just like you did against the New England Revolution. I took responsibility, I hit him hard and that’s it”He added.

Recall that New York City also had to define its passage to the grand final of the Eastern Conference through the maximum penalty. On that occasion, the also player of the Peruvian team was in charge of the last shot of the shoot.

Finally, the 29-year-old athlete highlighted the serious work carried out by the board of the entity he defends to obtain his first MLS crown. “Everything has changed, the truth is that we have a club that offers us many facilities, for me and all my colleagues, to be able to work much more”, He indicated.

“More quality players have come, young people with a lot of hunger. This step we’ve taken, I think we deserved it”Said Alexander Callens, who is very happy with the ‘Newyorkers’ jersey, an institution he arrived at in the 2017 season.