""I had a very good welcome in the warm-up and every time I went to warm up as well on the other side during the game. I heard the roar when I came on as well. It's a big thing for me. Of course, I'm representing myself, my family, a whole nation. "So, it gives you a reason to give something back to these people and really work hard to make them happy and live up to those expectations.""
""That's why I came to get going, to start playing, to get to know my team-mates. "It's been a quick, quick week, but I'm happy and I'm proud to make my debut. Obviously, it's a nice feeling, and a warm welcome from the fans. "It was actually very amazing. I'm so grateful for the people that were here supporting the team.""
Wessam Abou Ali signed for Columbus Crew from Egyptian giants Al Ahly and made his Crew debut as a 57th-minute substitute in a loss to the New England Revolution. The 26-year-old featured in 35 Egyptian Premier League matches over the last two seasons, scoring 28 goals and providing seven assists. He scored a hat-trick in a 4-4 draw with Porto at the Club World Cup. Abou Ali described a warm welcome from fans and said he feels motivated to represent his family and nation and to repay supporters. Columbus face a major Eastern Conference match against the New York Red Bulls next.
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