For more USMNT news and analysis, subscribe to our free weekly newsletter! That's one of my best attributes I think.". They like to hear about all of that, you know? I hang out with Nick sometimes and get food with him. Mit Stürmer Matthew Hoppe, der jüngst seinen Vertrag verlängerte, können die Knappen aber planen – auch eine Liga tiefer.Wie der Spieler im Interview mit … I’ve learned a lot about different tactics, formations, and different ways to play” - Matthew Hoppe on the heightened focus on tactics at Schalke. OneGoal: So you're playing in the U-19 Bundesliga right now. OneGoal: Schalke has taken a chance on a few American players in the past like Weston McKennie and previously Jermaine Jones. Hoppe: "I was training with the U23s and the coach pulled me aside from there and said: you're going to the first team tomorrow.". I know we’ve spoken with some other players in Germany, and they mentioned the tactics really open up once they're out there. So at German lessons, there's actually one guy from South Africa one, guy from Norway and two guys from Belgium. I've seen Weston around. Matthew Hoppe earned instant hero status at Schalke with his hat-trick in the 4-0 win over Hoffenheim on Saturday that saved his club from matching … I've been having to adapt to that. We'll have to see how that turns out.". Hoppe: Huntelaar „kam mit 5 bis 6 Seiten Notizen“ – „Alles tun“ für Bundesliga-Verbleib „Es ist verrückt, mein Traum wurde wahr“, sagt Matthew Hoppe im Gespräch mit Transfermarkt.us bei einem Roundtable-Interview. We do passing drills, passing technique, and warm-up like that, and then we go into normal possession. OneGoal Interview Series: American Striker Talent Matthew Hoppe on his move to Schalke 04 As the American game continues to grow, every year, it seems more and more young Americans make a move to Europe to test their skills against the best players in the world. I had four months to put on some weight and develop that side of my game. Everything is very intense. My current agent Emmanuel, he was at the game, and he was actually watching another player, and then he saw me play. Hoppe: "I could play anywhere up top, but the position I want to play in, the position I think I'm best at is the nine, the striker.". Im SPORT1-Interview spricht Schalkes Hoffnungsträger über das Derby gegen den BVB. Last week we caught up with Hoppe, one of the top U-20 forward prospects for the U.S. to learn more about him and how his first season in Germany has been going. Matthew Hoppe ist eine der wenigen positiven Erscheinungen beim FC Schalke 04. Not only the example of Weston McKennie made Hoppe's decision to move to the Bundesliga a "no-brainer", as the 19-year-old told bundesliga.com in an exclusive interview. I have some German in me on my dad's side.". So we start off with passing. Every player is playing for a spot to further their career and to get to the next level, which makes it better for everyone because everyone is developing and has to take that next step faster. Hoppe: "How is the Bundesliga seen? Hoppe: "It's harder, it's faster, it's just… I don't know how to describe it. I’m very grateful for both Schalke 04 and Norbert Elgert for believing in me as a player and giving me the opportunity to join the team. He coached me for much of my youth and played a major role in my development. Get your front row seat to the Bundesliga experience by signing up for our official newsletter: Matthew Hoppe has raced into first-team contention at Schalke, after impressing in their youth ranks. And what's gotten you to this point? Matthew Hoppe: I was four years old when I first started playing soccer. I got an invite a few months ago to a camp, but Schalke wanted me to stay out here. bundesliga.com: Do you keep in touch with your family? Hoppe: "Well there's obviously a big difference in level. bundesliga.com: Your name would seem to hint that you have German roots? After playing for the Barça Residency Academy in Arizona, Hoppe signed with Schalke 04 in June 2019. Dass der FC Schalke 04 noch den Klassenerhalt in der 1. “I don’t know how to feel,” a smiling Hoppe said in a televised post-match interview. I didn’t really have a specific team that I would support. You mentioned taking German lessons, is that something most international players participate in, or is that something you took upon yourself? First time shot from a long way out: pic.twitter.com/FgVlN8288G. Hoppe needed just 21 minutes for his three goals to become the third-youngest player to score a Bundesliga hat-trick. Hoppe recently became the first American to score three goals in a Bundesliga match. Obviously, I think that the appeal of it is growing in the United States. He actually talked to me yesterday and said some nice hopeful things and gave me some good advice. OneGoal: As far as off the field, what's life been like in Germany since you moved there? Hoppe: "The only thing I can do is just work hard to try to bring the team up. OneGoal: So how do you view your playing style, and what are your strengths as a player? bundesliga.com Do you keep in touch with the other Americans in the league? After a sensational 18/19 season at the Barcelona Residency Program in Arizona, where he had 29 goals, Hoppe has spent this season with Schalke’s U-19 team as he begins his professional career in Europe. Hoppe: Yeah. But I think that it's definitely a good option if a player has the ability to be okay. USMNT head-coach on Matthew Hoppe: "He has to keep up his form and earn a regular starting place in the Bundesliga." Matthew Hoppe made his Bundesliga debut in November 2020 as Schalke played Gladbach. Especially last year under Norbert, he took a wholesome approach and he was so focused on the tactics and the development of the players. Matthew Hoppe ist eine der wenigen positiven Erscheinungen beim FC Schalke 04. And if you lose it, fighting to get it back is also important. OneGoal: So when did you hear about possible European interest? Hoppe: I think there are pros and cons to it. OneGoal: Any big adjustments that you had to make just in lifestyle, or culturally? € * 13.03.2001 in Yorba Linda, California, Vereinigte Staaten For me, everything changed so quickly and my first game was an away game at Gladbach, so that would have been a pretty tough situation to make my debut with fans. Am wichtigsten ist es für mich, dass ich spiele und meine Einsätze bekomme“, so Matthew Hoppe. They really helped me with my development. But I looked up to Harry Kane a lot, and since I’ve been in Germany, I’ve tried to model my game after (Erling) Haaland and (Robert) Lewandowski. Hoppe: Our coach takes a very wholesome approach. That's what we're doing right now.". Hoppe: Growing up, I played in the midfield my whole life, so I think that I've got good vision and awareness. I'm very optimistic, I think we can do it.". Hoppe: That's something that all the international players have to do. In his childhood home on the other side of the globe, his family celebrated. Denn der 19-Jährige möchte auf Schalke bleiben – egal, ob der S04 in der ersten oder zweiten Liga spielt. „Ich bleibe auf Schalke – unabhängig von der Liga. I got in contact with my agent from … Schalke also just extended Nick Taitague’s contract. Matthew Hoppe, das erste Mal im Bundesliga-Kader und direkt in der Startelf des S04, dabei ist das junge Talent ist noch gar nicht lange bei den Königsblauen.Matthew Hoppe wechselte aus der „Barca Academy“ aus den USA 2019 zum FC Schalke 04.Seitdem spielte er dort für die U23 in der Regionalliga West. The honor belongs to Matthew Hoppe, ... “I was able to take my chances,” Hoppe said in a TV interview. In an interview with Germany's SportBild, USMNT head-coach Gregg Berhalter remained candid about his chances of doing so. I call my mum and dad every day, sometimes twice a day, just to tell them how training went. I think that was something that I really needed.". ", Watch: Hoppe "was ready" for Bundesliga debut. Wie aus dem Nichts hatte der 19-jährige US-Amerikaner bei Schalke 04 wenigstens ein kleines Fünkchen Hoffnung auf den Klassenerhalt ausgelöst. bundesliga.com: When and how did you hear about the decision to promote you to the senior team? Soccer was something that I had a passion for and my dad had a passion for it as well. I think that if every player's goal is to become a professional soccer player, I think that coming over to Europe as soon as possible would be the best thing for the player if they have a good opportunity. Do you notice a difference coming over at 18 in terms of getting acclimated compared to other players who can join earlier? So I just keep checking in with the team, but I am interested in going with the U.S. National Team.” - Matthew Hoppe on playing for the US U20 National Team. Could you tell us more about what that experience has been like? bundesliga.com: Was it a difficult decision to make the move to Schalke? Hoppe: So I was at the US-DA Showcase in Florida with Barca, and we got third place. Matthew Hoppe: "I was coming off of two really, really good seasons in America and I had my eyes set on Europe. Hoppe: Yeah, that's something that I'm interested in. Going to Schalke and coming from Barca, I was able to learn a lot and pick up different things from each club, which I think was helpful for my development as a player growing up. Hoppe: "I've talked to a few of them but we don't have regular contact. bundesliga.com: How did the team receive you? The U19s to the U23s it's a lot more physical, but I had a lot of time to work on that because I was back home during the quarantine. Der 19-jährige Fußball-Profi Matthew Hoppe wird beim FC Schalke 04 in die Geschichtsbücher eingehen. If so, what is that like? Also, good aggressiveness to go forward and go to goal. Hoppe: I think that all the teams that I’ve played for play a very different style of soccer. Hoppe: "My agent gave me the opportunity to go on trial over here and at the trial, I impressed. Dank seines Hattricks blieb den Schalkern die Schmach erspart, den Negativrekord von 31 sieglosen Spielen in Folge, den Tasmania Berlin in der Saison 1965/66 in der Fußball-Bundesliga aufstellte, zu übernehmen. Like Golden State and Strikers FC before Barca Academy and now Schalke…what role did those clubs play in your early development for the game? How would you describe what playing in that league has been like so far? Im Interview mit dem ZDF-Sportstudio sowie in den sozialen Medien hob […] bundesliga.com: As such a young player, what can you do to help a team which finds itself in such a difficult situation? Nineteen-year-old American Schalke striker still has not represented his country at any level. bundesliga.com: Why Schalke and what did you already know about the club? Hoppe: "Well the biggest difference is in Germany they focus more on tactics and the technical side of it. This 19-tear-old teenager from Southern California makes a big impact playing pro soccer in Germany at Schalke 04, scoring 3 goals and ending one of the longest winless streaks in Bundesliga history. Hoppe played a single season with the LA Galaxy academy, before been released by the team. I’ve been blessed with many awesome people in my life that have … Matthew Hoppe isn’t anonymous anymore. Soccer in general is growing in the United States.". “Since I’ve been in Germany, I’ve tried to model my game after Haaland and Lewandowski.” - Matthew Hoppe on his role models as a rising striker. Hoppe: I mean, the whole culture here is different and obviously the language. All the news and updates on your favourite club, Straight from the Bundesliga’s official editorial team. Bundesliga schafft, ist mehr als fraglich. Hoppe: Yeah, I watched growing up. We just bonded over it and he trained me almost every day, that's how I got to be the player I am today.". I think my dad wants to come out to see the game next week because we have a midweek match. In the Barca Academy, that's when I started to play forward: learning the position and learning how to go out there and put yourself in good positions. FC Schalke’s Matthew Hoppe celebrates after scoring against FC Koeln on Jan. 20. My first coach ever was my dad. Im SPORT1-Interview spricht Schalkes Hoffnungsträger über das Derby gegen den BVB. American youngster Matthew #Hoppe cannot stop scoring for our U19s #SchalkeUS pic.twitter.com/fksNUGUR3n. Hoppe: "Obviously when I came I thought that the atmosphere would be low, but everyone was really nice to me and we all just wanted to work hard. bundesliga.com: What have you learned by making your debut under Coronavirus restrictions after your first taste of football in this league? Hoppe: "With my family it is good. I haven’t had to make any major changes, but it's just getting used to it pretty much. When the opportunity came to sign the contract it was a no-brainer and it was a decision that I don't regret at all and that I am happy I made.". “Over here, it's all about the tactics. How about Weston McKennie? bundesliga.com: How did you end up in football? I got in contact with my agent from Bond MG, Bond Management and he got me the opportunity to do a trial at Schalke. Topic: TM-Interview mit Matthew Hoppe - Fragensuche bis 17.30 Uhr, Posts: 15, Last Post: Feb 8, 2021 - 5:51 PM hours Matthew Hoppe: Gläubiger Hattrick-Held aus Kalifornien Der gläubige Hoppe, der sich bei Instagram als „Believer in Jesus Christ“ bezeichnet, dankt zudem Gott für die Unterstützung. They’ll be able to learn the language and have the time to adjust because it does take some time to get used to European playing style. Casa Grande, Ariz – Barça Residency Academy alumni Matthew Hoppe began his professional career with the FC Schalke U-19 team in the summer of 2019 with ambitions of making it to the first team. So I've learned a lot about different tactics, different formations and different ways to play. By Peter Vice. OneGoal: So, growing up in the States, you played for a few different programs. Hoppe: "I grew up playing a whole bunch of sports: baseball, football, soccer. Now the 19-year-old American finds himself keeping company with a … Matthew Hoppe became one of the latest rising U.S. youth soccer standouts to pursue a professional opportunity in the Bundesliga when he signed with Schalke at the end of his senior year. He wants the right technique and the tactics to be sharp. Obviously, I miss the fans at the Veltins [Arena] and I wish that they could be there to support us and watch us.". Ironically, Schalke are in their 30th straight season in the Bundesliga. Former Barca Academy Player Matthew Hoppe is the first American Soccer Player to Score Hat Trick in the Bundesliga . OneGoal: So, what has your time in Germany taught you about the game from a tactical standpoint? You can follow Matthew on Twitter at @MatthewHoppe9. He reached out to my dad, and then they stayed in contact, and he got me a few opportunities with a few different teams. Matthew Hoppe was a relative unknown before a scoring binge in the Bundesliga. Matthew Hoppe hat seinen ersten Profivertrag unterschrieben. I think that I've had really good coaches like Jimmy Nordberg, Don Ebert, and Sean McCafferty. Der 19-Jährige hat sich bis zum Ende der Saison 2022/2023 an den FC Schalke 04 gebunden. As soon as Matthew Hoppe learned of Schalke's interest, his plane ticket across the Atlantic was already being booked. bundesliga.com: How did you first make contact with Schalke? In just his fifth Bundesliga appearance, 19-year-old California native Matthew Hoppe has become the first American to score a hat trick in Germany's top flight. bundesliga.com What is your favourite position on the football pitch? bundesliga.com: What is the perception of the Bundesliga in the USA? Do whatever I can. Matthew Hoppe: "I was coming off of two really, really good seasons in America and I had my eyes set on Europe. There's a neutral, so there's an advantage to the team with the ball, and then it's focused around keeping the ball for your team. Hoppe: "They're obviously one of the best teams in the Bundesliga so it was obviously a no-brainer decision to come out here so that I can compete. I have had many great club coaches, including Jimmy Nordberg, Marius Rus, and of course Sean McCafferty at Barca Academy. OneGoal: So what's a typical training session like for your team? Doch Matthew Hoppe hat andere Pläne, wie er jetzt im Interview mit Sport1 verrät. “I got an invite a few months ago to a camp, but Schalke wanted me to stay out here. Thema: TM-Interview mit Matthew Hoppe - Fragensuche bis 17.30 Uhr, Beiträge: 15, Datum letzter Beitrag: 08.02.2021 - 17:51 Uhr When did you first hear from Schalke? OneGoal: Coming over at 18, a lot of players move earlier because they have a European passport. He hasn’t found the net in each of his last two games, but if he resumes scoring, if he becomes the U.S.’s top choice striker and the Americans make a run in the World Cup next summer, he could soon be as famous in … He took me to Schalke, where I had to do a trial, that was pretty crazy, but that’s how I got over here. bundesliga.com: What do you notice is most different here to the USA? As the American game continues to grow, every year, it seems more and more young Americans make a move to Europe to test their skills against the best players in the world. Matthew Hoppe (18) scored from quite a distance For Schalke’s U19s. I impressed Norbert [Elgert] and he wanted to bring me out so I came to Schalke.". And how did that move happen? I've talked to Weston a few times. The change from the U23s to the Bundesliga is massive, the game's so much faster and you have to be so much smarter.". bundesliga.com: How different is youth football to the professional game? So I think the sooner you get over here, the better, but it might also be hard for the player to move away so young. So, I just keep checking in with the team, but I am interested in going to the U.S. National Team, but I have to listen to what my club says. I think that the club fit me because I work hard. Do you have any relationships with any of the Americans at Schalke? usmnt, 2020, olympics, qualifying, mason toye, jonathan lewis, sebastian saucedo, konrad de la fuente, ulysses llanez jr, jesus ferreira, brendan aaronson, james sands, indiana vassilev, jackson yueill, paxton pomykal, richie ledezma, chris gloster, sam vines, kyle duncan, reggie cannon, miles robinson, chris richards, erik palmer-brown, mark mckenzie, brady scott, james marcinkowski, david ochoa, usmnt, gregg berhalter, james sands, jason kreis, nycfc, mls, onegoal. Hoppe: "Yeah, it's a German last name. I guess we both know each other pretty well, and I like to text him and see him every so often. Hoppe: Yeah, over here, it is all about tactics and the team, so you have to make sure you're doing your part in the team, or else the whole system doesn't work. Matthew Hoppe will dem FC Schalke 04 auch im Falle eines Abstiegs aus der Bundesliga die Treue halten. It would still have been a dream come true and I still would have done everything I can to help the team. Matthew Hoppe, 20, aus Vereinigte Staaten FC Schalke 04, seit 2020 Mittelstürmer Marktwert: 4,50 Mio. OneGoal: Looking more towards that national team, I know that there's been some coaching turnover in the youth ranks there, but have you been in contact with anyone there or with the U-20 World-Cup qualifiers coming up, is that something you're thinking about? Just one victory and then I think everything will change. At 18 years old, forward Matthew Hoppe has continued that trend following his move in June of last year from the prestigious Barcelona academy to esteemed German Bundesliga side, Schalke 04. OneGoal: Did you watch any soccer growing up, or are there any players that you looked up to and tried to model your game after? Hoppe: Yeah, I think it's been a big change from playing in the US-DA (note: U.S. Soccer Development Academy), I think that the players are a lot more competitive and it’s a lot more physical.