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be Emil Ljesnjanin>born in the Balkans>father works for the Red Cross, becomes a prisoner of war>family gets political asylum in the US>learn early that nothing is guaranteed and you don’t waste opportunities>lock in on Football (Soccer)>play high school and Division 1 club>train nonstop, fight for every starting spot>mindset: discipline, process, consistency>clear path toward a professional career>age 17>trial with what’s now the New York Red Bulls>get offered a professional contract>knee explodes in the ...