NordicLife Culture + Taste + History + Events + Personalities Mikkel Diskerud Soccer Player G rowing up in Oslo with an American mother and a Norwegian father, Mikkel Diskerud wanted to be a fotball player since the age of 5. He's eligible to play in both the United States and Norway. Now, the 22-year-old, known to his fans as " Mix, " is one of the sport's fastest rising stars. He's currently a midfielder for Rosenborg Ballclub in Trondheim, Norway. " I've been with Rosenborg since the summer of 2012, and I've had a fantastic time. " " I've had the honor to represent both Norway and the United States at the international level. A highlight was being part of the U.S. Under 20 Youth World Cup in Egypt. " " I am happy to be a mix of Norwegian and American. I want to represent both countries and their values in a positive way and with some flair. " " I play to win. I play to enhance the game and to help my teammates shine. " Keep an eye on the Rosenborg Ballclub at rbk.no sonsofnorway.com VIKING APRIL 2013 7 PHOTOGRAPH BY NED ALLEY / SCANPIXhttp://www.rbk.no http://www.sonsofnorway.com