Portland Timbers defender Chris Klute, back from his offseason surgery, has started each of the last six games, logging a total of 537 minutes. We took some time to get to know Klute away from the pitch as he talks about the impact his mother had on him, his love of video games and advice on how to reach your goals.
Motherly Inspiration
"She was a single parent and she worked extremely hard to get me through soccer. Growing up, she had to work all kinds of hours to earn the money for me to play soccer, and she's stuck behind me the entire way. It wasn't always easy for her."
Professional Advice
"Just stick with it and work hard. Put in the work every day, even if it's for 30 minutes. Just stay focused on working on your craft, whether that's crossing, finishing, or something else. Just work at it every day."
Serious Fun
"I'm pretty competitive. I've been playing video games pretty much my entire life. Growing up, I really played video games just for fun, but as I got older, online games started becoming more popular. It's really become my thing now, and every time I play, I always want to make sure that I'm the best."
Bruno Love
"Yeah, he's a cool cat. He's my first dog and we do everything together. I love him."
Favorite Soccer Memory
"My first full season in MLS would have to be my favorite soccer memory. It was a great year for me. I had seven assists and overall it was just a very successful year for me personally. That year is the bar that I set for myself as I continue to progress throughout my career. I'm always trying to do better than I did in that season."
