A veteran of the U.S. Youth National Team program, Josmer Altidore has become a key piece of the U.S. U-20 MNT. As the team settles into Bradenton, Fla., to begin their U-20 FIFA World Cup qualifying preparations, ‘Jozy’ sits down for a candid interview to discuss his first year in MLS, what it’s like playing for former U.S. Manager Bruce Arena and his goals for 2007.

• Watch the exclusive one-on-one interview with Josmer Altidore