Soccer America Q&A Archive: Who we've been interviewing
- by Soccer America , Oct 27, 2018
Eric Wynalda
On how he'll
motivate his Las Vegas players, the U.S. national team's future, and his greatest goals
Alex Mendez
Germany-bound rising
star Alex Mendez set to play key role in U.S. U-20 midfield
Peter Trevisani
New USL owner on how the amazing power of soccer will enchant
New Mexico
Oscar Pareja
On style of play, and how U.S. Soccer and MLS can make the USA a
World Cup contender
Tony Meola
On the USA style of
play quest, youth national team success, and young Americans going abroad
Aly Wagner
On her TV trailblazing, the savvy U.S. women's team,
and Coach Jill Ellis' team-building
Todd Beane
The USA has an opportunity to astound the world with a new brand of soccer
Andres Cantor
On the U.S. national teams of the past, the next coach and countries U.S. should
(or shouldn't) emulate
Ian Barker
On a U.S. style of play, producing No. 10s, and coaching schools in
the USA
Hugo Perez
On style of play: 'The USA has the players to play
possession-oriented, offensive soccer'
Landon Donovan
On a U.S. style of play, what worked in the past, and who
should coach the USA
Paul
Riley
On ECNL vs. DA, the need for No. 10s,
and the North Carolina Courage's stellar season
Javier Ayala-Hil
From East Palo Alto to Cal Berkeley captain and college head
coach: 'I was one of the lucky ones'
Jared Micklos
U.S. Soccer DA director on new substitution rules, managing costs,
and a revamped schedule
Nico Romeijn and Ryan Mooney
On U.S. Soccer coaching education: the Federation's intentions and
its capabilities and capacity
Anson Dorrance
On the NWSL's big win, the upcoming U-20 World Cup, and the
evolution of women's soccer around the world
Jeremy Gunn
On why he's optimistic about the unique American soccer
system
Rene Siles
The barriers Latino players face, explained by California high
school coach
Dan Karosen
On FC Motown, from co-ed team to NPSL championship contender, and
building a sustainable club
Mike Hoyer
Youth soccer needs options between entry level and full travel/club commitment
Kevin Payne
'There's way too much pressure being put
on kids at too young an age'
Lynn Berling-Manuel
Declining numbers of young players is a trend that
must be reversed
Cobi Jones
'France shows you that inclusiveness really helps'
Phil Murphy
Governor of New Jersey, on his love for soccer and the richness of its diversity
Joe Machnik
On watching every World Cup game and assessing the performances
of referees such as Mark Geiger
Tab Ramos
On 2018 World Cup tactics, quality of play, VAR, and what young
players should pay attention to
John Hutchinson
On the Sounders promoting American teen talent and the USL bridge
from academy ball to MLS
Omar Gonzalez
On the haunting own goal, Liga MX vs. MLS, and who he'll be
watching at the World Cup
Roger Bennett
On 'American Fiasco,' becoming enchanted with USA soccer, and the
roller-coaster 1990s
Dave Sarachan
On his run as the caretaker of the U.S. men's national
team
Herculez Gomez
On the transition from player to broadcaster, MLS, Liga MX and El
Tri
Brad Friedel
On better days ahead for Revs and U.S. national team
Carlos Queiroz
On the USA's great potential, MLS creating soccer culture, and coaching youngsters
Mike
Munoz (Photo by Stephanie Romero courtesy of the LA Galaxy)
Bobby Moffat
On life in American pro soccer in the 1970s, the charm of Pele,
and the NASL's legacy
Peter Vermes
On U.S. Soccer's future and the Sporting Kansas City's
formula
Steve Gans
On the Development Academy's flaws, the alienating turf wars, and
what U.S. Soccer should do
JP Dellacamera
On the craft of the play-by-play announcer, how he got into
soccer and the three greatest games he's called
Giovanni Savarese
His new job in Portland, attending the 1990 and 1994 World Cups,
and what can be done about USMNT
Grant Wahl
What makes soccer special, his new book, and social media's pros
and cons
Mark Noonan
The American CEO of an African club on Ghana's unique love for
soccer and his hope for Hearts
Sebastian Lletget
On moving forward from his foot injury, the Galaxy finding its
way and welcoming Zlatan
Sarina Wiegman
World Coach of the Year on the rise of Dutch women's soccer and
the benefits of kids playing coed
Jason
Dewhurst
Leaving the Development
Academy: FC Stars director explains why
Tim Kelly
'The future of soccer in this country is in cities like
Chattanooga'
Dr. George Chiampas
On U.S. Soccer taking the lead in player safety
Julie Foudy
On the new U.S. Soccer, inspiration from Billie Jean King, and getting girls to raise their hands
Chris Wright
On
emergence of MLS in the Twin Cities, the NWSL and WNBA, and his indoor days in Pittsburgh
John Guppy
On the evolution of U.S. soccer culture, its unique fan dynamic,
and the Gen Z influence
Yael Averbuch
On forming the NWSL Players Association, learning to love a new
position and dealing with a rough offseason
Juan Carlos Osorio
On working in Colombia, Mexico and the USA, his goals for the
future and how the Chicago Bulls changed him
Christopher Cuellar
Explains the rise of Mexican women's soccer
Todd Dunivant
On building successful organizations, winning an NASL title and moving to Sac Republic
Jim Trecker
On American soccer's remarkable rise in
popularity
Francisco Marcos
'The impatient train left a long time
ago'
Ian Plenderleith
German vs. U.S. soccer comparisons from Ian Plenderleith, an
author, ref, coach and fan
Joe Cummings
On the
success and challenges of women's pro soccer
Lesle Gallimore
It's a wonderful time to lean on one another to help grow the game
in a positive and unified way
Earnie Stewart
His vision for Philadelphia Union, what he expects from David
Accam, and MLS then and now
Dennis te Kloese
On Jonathan Gonzalez, Mexico's emphasis on technique, and the U.S.
style question
Chris Henderson
On scouting abroad for the Sounders, how his job has changed and
why he loves it
Anson Dorrance
On soccer politics, marrying the ECNL and DA, and the women's pro
game
Bob Contiguglia
On his faith in new president Carlos Cordeiro, why the other
candidates fell short, and Sunil Gulati's legacy
Megan Rapinoe
On Carlos Cordeiro, Sunil Gulati, USWNT and NWSL going
forward
Hugo
Salcedo
'U.S. Soccer has to have a greater
presence in the Hispanic community'
Sigi Schmid
'If you don't so self-assessments, you're never going to move
forward'
Brady Scott
To go pro or play college ball: How U.S. teen goalkeeper Brady
Scott opted for the German route
Nancy Feldman
College coaching trailblazer Nancy Feldman on women in soccer,
Generation Z, and ECNL vs. DA
John
Thorrington
LAFC general manager on
getting ready for Year 1, working with Bob Bradley and learning from Alex Ferguson
Tim Hanley
MLS's longest-serving coach, on MLS then and now and his specialty, American
goalkeepers
Brad Rothenberg
'Our Federation lost Jonathan Gonzalez either by its own arrogance, apathy or
incompetence'
Dave Sarachan
On January camp, Jonathan Gonzalez, Couva and youth development
Phil Wright
U.S. Club Soccer's Phil Wright on the big election, empowering clubs, and the quest
for A+ players
Lynn Berling-Manuel
United Soccer Coaches CEO: 'We need to start thinking about youth soccer in a
different way'
Jonathan Gonzalez
Californian Jonathan Gonzalez reflects on his remarkable rise to
teen star in Mexico
Amanda Cromwell
UCLA's Amanda Cromwell on women in soccer, the new youth
landscape, and role models Tony DiCicco and Lauren Gregg
Terry
Fisher
Terry Fisher on why pro/rel in an
integrated league structure is essential at the youth level
Paulo Wanchope
On 'secret' to Costa Rican success, why kids should play multiple
sports, and USA's qualifying failure
Ed Foster-Simeon
U.S. Soccer Foundation CEO Ed Foster-Simeon on building
mini-pitches and what they can do for kids at risk and under-served communities
Michelle Akers
Michelle Akers, American soccer's first superstar, rates the
progress of the U.S. game, women's and men's
Bill Nuttall
Bill
Nuttall: 'Barriers to entry are always going to be a question'
Tom Byer
Tom Byer: Look to parents, not coaches, to create skillful
players
Todd Beane
Cruyff disciple Todd Beane on street soccer, coaching education and the current Dutch crisis
Howard Webb
Howard Webb on the VAR project, what's working and the comfort of
the words 'Check complete'
Alexi Lalas
Alexi Lalas: The American soccer community is knowledgeable,
discerning, passionate and committed
Schellas Hyndman
Schellas Hyndman: American soccer needs playmakers
Tom Mulroy
Tom Mulroy: 'There's so many people on the wrong page'
Cliff
McCrath
Cliff McCrath, Seattle's 'Mr. Soccer,'
on the Sounders, USA's World Cup exit and the next steps
Richard Groff
Richard Groff: 'We need to keep doing what we do well'
Sasho Cirosvki
Sasho Cirovski: We need to define an 'American Way' and end the divisiveness
Carlos Cordeiro
Carlos Cordeiro: 'I have harbored ambitions for a long
time'
Bob Gansler
Bob Gansler's historical perspective provides reasons for
optimism
Kevin Payne
Kevin Payne on the current freak-out, player development, pay to play and soccer parents
Hugo Perez
Hugo Perez: It's time for the USA to embrace creative,
entertaining, total soccer
Weston McKennie
Texan
teen Weston McKennie, now a Bundesliga starter, on keys to his quick rise and his off-field interests
Evan
Silverman
A+E's Evan Silverman on NWSL and
Lifetime, selling women's pro soccer and challenge of raising awareness
Marcelo Balboa
Marcelo Balboa on Hex crunch time, U.S. complacency, implications
of missing out
Brian Glanville
Brian Glanville: A conversation at his London home about soccer
and books
Fernando Clavijo
Fernando Clavijo on friendship with Brian Schmetzer that goes
back to indoor days
Daouda Kante
A coach's life: Daouda Kante of Kansas Rush and how 'respecting
kids goes a long way'
Jim Curtin
Jim Curtin, MLS's youngest head coach, on breaking in, coaching
players today and Bob Bradley's influence
Anson Dorrance
Anson Dorrance on Mallory Pugh, foreign talent in college, how far
it's come, and what can be improved (Part 1)
Anson
Dorrance: It should be 'moral imperative to grow the game' so an NWSL player isn't making $16,000 (Part 2)
Ronnie Woodard
Tennessee SC's Ronnie Woodard: 'Start teaching and stop
yelling'
Paul Mariner
Paul Mariner: On MLS and the Revs, then and now, the Eastern
Conference race and VAR
Ted Howard
From NASL 1971 to Concacaf 2017, Ted Howard reflects on career at
forefront of soccer's rise
Benjamin Ziemer
A coach's life: Benjamin Ziemer combines backyard brotherhood
experience with worldwide lessons
Dave van den Bergh
Combining Dutch, Spanish and American style, Dave van den Bergh
leads U.S. U-15 boys
Matt Crocker
England youth on the rise: The FA's Matt Crocker on how it
happened and hopes for the future
Eric Wynalda
Eric Wynalda on coaching, his new challenge, Bruce vs. Jurgen, and
Pulisic
Todd Eason
PDL director Todd Eason: Providing young players a bridge to pro
ball
Brian Kleiban
Galaxy coach Brian Kleiban has the American Messi's back
Tab Ramos
Tab Ramos: We
want these U-20s to play first-team pro ball
Tab
Ramos is bullish on USA after U-20 World Cup performance and DA progress
Tab Ramos on new rules, U.S. progress, MLS and youth clubs
Ben Boehm
Venerable Queens club BW Gottschee going strong thanks to Ben Boehm
Miriam Hickey
Girls DA Director Miriam Hickey: Federation is best suited to
support clubs and coaches
Nico Romeijn
U.S. Soccer's top coach educator Nico Romeijn: On teaching the
coaches
Troy Dayak
Troy Dayak leads thriving West Coast SC after 16 years of pro
ball
