Fire defender Arnaud Souquet adjusting to new environment

Arnaud Souquet is halfway through his first season with the Fire. (Courtesy of the Fire)

The transition from European soccer to MLS can be a challenging one. Unlike domestic leagues overseas, MLS covers four time zones, stretches thousands of miles between two oceans, plays through the heat of the summer and has clubs that play in a host of climates.

Then there’s the cultural change. For Fire defender Arnaud Souquet, that means mastering a new dialect.