Thu, Oct 23rd 2008, 10:51
Q: Who was your favorite player you looked up to as a child?
De Ro: I looked up to and admired a lot of professionals when I was younger, but names that stood out include Pele, George Weah, Diego Maradona, Marco van Basten, and Romário just to name a few.
Q: What do you feel are your biggest achievements, both on and off the field?
De Ro: I would say that signing my first pro contract, my first selection for the Canadian National Team, and winning the MLS cups would be my biggest achievements on the field. Each of those was a true landmark in my life. Off the field I am proud of keeping my love & passion for the game alive each and every day.
Q: Why are you number 14?
De Ro: When I was growing up I always wore the number 7, and it seemed every team I went up against, their most senior and dangerous player was wearing 7. So I decided to double up and go with 14, and so far it has been good to me.
J.P. | on 24/10/08
Those are some good ones to look up to…. I look up to you and Brian Ching and hope to play for the Dynamo one day. Good luck in the Playoffs De Ro!!!!! – JP