Speaking to the Official Club Website, the 20 year old former American Under 19 international said: "Arsenal told me I could have two weeks off and go home for a holiday. I was getting ready to go when I got the call that Ipswich wanted me here.
"Playing football is why I came to this country. It's the job I want to do so although people were disappointed back home that I couldn't spend Christmas there, they understood.
"It's a good move for me, coming here to Ipswich. Hopefully I can get some first-team experience and although it all depends on how long I am here, my target is to get into the team and hold down a regular place in the side."