By Arnaldo Fernandez
The Colombian Juan Camilo ‘Cucho’ Hernández, MLS Cup champion with the Columbus Crew was chosen in MVP of the final. The South American assured that this individual and collective success is a reward for all the effort and the closure of a “fantastic year“, he reviewed EFE.
“This means a lot because It was a difficult decision for me and my family to come from England to the United States.“said the forward, very excited, in the Apple TV broadcast.
“This moment means that all the effort and decision we made was the right one. I dedicate it to my family, God and my colleagues, since without them I can achieve nothing. Now I want to enjoy it. What a fantastic year,” he stated.
‘Cucho’ scored from a penalty one of the two goals with which the Columbus Crew dethroned LAFC, winner of the MLS Cup in 2022, 2-1, and won their third MLS Cup title after those in 2008 and 2020.
The Colombian soccer player He was fundamental in this great season for the Ohio team, since he scored 16 goals in the regular season that placed him as the fourth highest scorer in the league. ‘Cucho’ added 5 more goals in the playoffs. In addition, the Crew established themselves as the “giant-killing” team since prior to their victory over LAFC they had left Cincinnati FC behind.
“It was the prison in which I had the most nerves“The attacker acknowledged the maximum penalty with which he opened the scoring in the final that his team ended up winning with a score of 2-1.
Confidence in front of goal for the Columbus Crew
Despite the nerves with which he took the penalty, Cucho had confidence as he had all season in front of the goal. “I had seven or eight in the season, but this one was something different. I was nervous but that’s what I work for every day, to live these kinds of moments. I trusted myself all year. It was my moment, I took advantage of it and that’s what football is about,” he added.
The 24-year-old footballer, native of Pereira, he remembered his parents after this important achievement in his career. “Without them I wouldn’t have been where I am now.. I love you both. It is a blessing to have them here and now it is time to enjoy,” she said.
With information from EFE
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