Post by Kyle Feller on Aug 11, 2009 14:25:34 GMT -5
About a month before the 2006 World Cup, Conrad was nervously awaiting the announcement of the roster for the tournament. As somewhat of a bubble player, Conrad hoped to make the team, but he wasn't so sure, and he spent an uncertain afternoon instant-messaging Donovan.
Donovan left the instant-message session with Conrad and returned 45 minutes later. According to the Wizards defender, Donovan messaged him saying "Hey, I've got great news." Conrad, thinking Donovan might have heard something, responded to the message, wanting details.
"My heart is pumping wildly while he's typing back because I think he's going to confirm my dream coming true," Conrad said. "He says, 'I just saved a bunch of money on my car insurance by switching to Geico.'"
Despite their friendship, Conrad claims he would have exacted his revenge on the playing field. The Wizards defender would, however, be named to head coach Bruce Arena's World Cup roster, but the damage was already done. Conrad summed up his thoughts on Donovan.
"What a jerk," he said, with a laugh.
Donovan left the instant-message session with Conrad and returned 45 minutes later. According to the Wizards defender, Donovan messaged him saying "Hey, I've got great news." Conrad, thinking Donovan might have heard something, responded to the message, wanting details.
"My heart is pumping wildly while he's typing back because I think he's going to confirm my dream coming true," Conrad said. "He says, 'I just saved a bunch of money on my car insurance by switching to Geico.'"
Despite their friendship, Conrad claims he would have exacted his revenge on the playing field. The Wizards defender would, however, be named to head coach Bruce Arena's World Cup roster, but the damage was already done. Conrad summed up his thoughts on Donovan.
"What a jerk," he said, with a laugh.