It isn't too long ago that he joined the 'Caps as a fresh-faced rookie. How is it that he's the longest tenured 'Caps player not named Russell Teibert?
In this week's edition of Getting to Know, presented by GE Appliances, we learn more about Jake Nerwinski.
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Who was your favourite soccer player growing up?
Sergio Ramos when he was a right back.
If you weren’t a soccer player what would you be?
A lawyer.
What’s your favourite spot in Vancouver to hangout?
I like Granville Island. Walking around, getting some fresh food. There’s a great place that has the best hummus I’ve ever had.
What’s the website or app you visit the most?
Probably either ESPN or Instagram.
What’s your guilty pleasure?
Ordering fast food and watching Netflix all night.
Who’s your celebrity lookalike?
Maybe Jake Gyllenhaal without the beard.
What’s the biggest challenge you’ve had to go through in your career or life?
Before going to university I was injured and didn’t have a lot of options soccer-wise. So I think I kind of doubted myself and wasn't sure if I was going to be able to play soccer going forward.
What’s your fondest memory?
Waking up on Christmas morning. My dad would film everything and I would get so mad but I think looking back on it now it was pretty funny.
What song would you sing at Karaoke?
Has to be an oldie. Some John Mellencamp - Pink Houses, Small Town, Jack & Diane.
What’s something most people wouldn’t know about you?
I’ve been learning the piano.
