I remember standing on that podium, ... and for the first time probably before or since, wishing our national anthem had more verses.

This is probably the deepest team the U.S. has had in quite some time and that's saying a lot, because in Salt Lake City they were the most successful team the U.S. has ever had.

I love the national anthem.

I like traditions, and the national anthem is important.

I went to see England against Switzerland at Wembley with my dad and brother, too. That was in 2008, Fabio Capello's first game in charge. Jermaine Jenas scored, and we won 2-1. I remember the national anthem was incredible. I sang it with pride - always do.

The Olympic Gold medal in 1968 was definitely the highest moment of my career. It was a dream come true. I was a 19-year-old boy, and it was just amazing to be standing on top of the podium and hearing the National Anthem in the background.