San Jose Earthquakes forward Danny Hoesen has one of the best pedigrees of any player on the club’s roster. A former Ajax striker with UEFA Champions League and Netherlands Youth National Team experience, Hoesen’s career path is remarkable. We sat down with the 29-year-old to discuss his journey to San Jose.
What do you remember about your professional debut with Fortuna Sittard?
Danny Hoesen: “I was already training with the first team for a full year. I remember it was 1-1 that day, and I came on and I was super excited to play in a big stadium.