SAN JOSE -- Henok Goitom's decision to sign with the Earthquakes goes beyond just trying to help the team reach the playoffs.
Having found success in countries that live and breathe soccer such as Spain and Sweden, Goitom wants to help change the stigma that he believes is unjustly given to MLS and American soccer by fans in Europe."I want to see what the United States is all about as far as football," Goitom said. "Maybe we're a little bit ignorant in Europe about how passionate the fans are here, so I think coming over you learn more about the culture.