At just 10 years old, Mark McKenzie decided he wanted to be a professional soccer player in Europe. Fast forward just 12 years later and not only has McKenzie fulfilled that goal, but he also won a league trophy in his first season with Genk in Belgium. This week, the former Philadelphia Union defender talks about his experience abroad and how the sacrifices he made at an early age helped him reach new heights as a professional for both club and country.

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