Upcoming soccer star aspires for national team September 2, 2011 — by Jay Mulye Freshman Samuel Junqua has been playing competitive soccer since he was 10. His outstanding talent led him directly onto the U-14 San Jose Earthquakes Pre-Academy team last spring. Junqua attends three vigorous two-hour training sessions per week to improve his technique and fitness. He hopes to be on the U.S. national team one day. “For now I want to concentrate on the Earthquakes and improve with the U-16 academy.” Junqua said. “In order to make it to the national team, I will need to work to my full potential for every training.” What is your impression of high school so far? Freshman Samuel Junqua has been playing competitive soccer since he was 10. His outstanding talent led him directly onto the U-14 San Jose Earthquakes Pre-Academy team last spring. Junqua attends three vigorous two-hour training sessions per week to improve his technique and fitness. He hopes to be on the U.S. national team one day. “For now I want to concentrate on the Earthquakes and improve with the U-16 academy.” Junqua said. “In order to make it to the national team, I will need to work to my full potential for every training.” What is your impression of high school so far? There is a lot of work, but there is a lot less restrictions. Also, the teachers are much more tolerating and relaxed. What is your favorite and least favorite part about high school? My favorite part about high school is that there is more freedom and you are allowed to have your phones out during break. My least favorite part about high school is that now there is homework on weekends. What is your dream car? A Lamborghini If you could meet anybody in the world, who would it be? Lionel Messi 6 views this week