Sam Brotherton has some explaining to do when he gets an international call-up.
While most players chat with their coaches or general managers, Brotherton has an extra step when coach Anthony Hudson brings him into the New Zealand side, as he's done for October friendly matches against Mexico and the United States. Brotherton, a sophomore, has to tell his business professors at the University of Wisconsin.
"The conversations I’ve had over the last couple weeks, explaining the situation which is obviously quite unique, it can take a little bit of explaining and takes a little while to get it through sometimes," the 20-year-old told Goal USA.