The latest “Behind the Crest” episode covers Thanksgiving time for the U.S. team in Qatar. U.S. Soccer invited workers who helped build the stadiums for a some fun on the field, Coach Gregg Berhalter organized a team thank you circle and presented gifts. Also, national team chef Giulio Caccamo provides play-by-play on the feast he prepared for the players, family and friends.

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Soccer America Executive Editor Mike Woitalla has written freelance articles about soccer for more than 30 media outlets in nine nations. The winner of eight United Soccer Coaches Writing Contest awards,...