Jozy Altidore, like his wife Sloane Stephens, is a professional athlete. Altidore was very young when his skills earned him a spot in the U.S. Soccer Federation’s youth residency program in Bradenton, Florida. At the tender age of 16, he was drafted by the New York MetroStars (now the Red Bulls) and became the youngest player in Major League Soccer history to score a goal in the playoffs. Altidore also represented the United States in the 2010 and 2014 FIFA World Cup and was named the U.S. Soccer Male Athlete of the Year in 2016. The forward has also played for soccer clubs like Villarreal CF, AZ Alkmaar, Sunderland, Toronto FC, and New England Revolution.
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However, it’s not only Altidore’s technical abilities that made him valuable – he was also a team player. Coach Jurgen Klinsmann previously revealed to ESPN, “He makes everyone around him a better player. It’s real enjoyable, it’s really fun.” Altidore reaffirmed his belief in teamwork when he told Muscle and Fitness, “It’s not only important to have people around you who are positive and helpful, but who are also constructive and are able to tell you the things that are important for you to hear, and help you improve on things you need to work on.” This mindset can only improve relationships, especially the personal kind.
