From Japan to New York: Kimura's Journey to MLS

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MSG Networks sideline reporter Tina Cervasio sat down with New York Red Bulls defender Kosuke Kimura for this terrific interview last week. Kimura, the first Japanese-born player to play in MLS, is currently in his second full season with New York after winning the MLS Cup with the Colorado Rapids and also playing for the Portland Timbers.


In this exclusive interview, Kimura recalls his championship run and also facing one of his most daunting tests in coming to the United States - passing the SAT!

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