CARSON, Calif. –Gyasi Zardes’ most distinguishable trait isn’t his blonde Mohawk or even his flashy play on the soccer field. It’s his radiant smile, which stems from his easygoing demeanor born out of his upbringing in the self-proclaimed “City of Good Neighbors”.
A native son of Hawthorne, California, Zardes’ charisma and industrious attitude is a byproduct of his upbringing that has served him well throughout his three-year professional career. An emerging member of the U.S. National Team and a vital part of the Bruce Arena’s Galaxy, Zardes’ work ethic and willingness to do whatever is asked of him has resulted in his meteoric rise.