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Jürgen Klinsmann on Pochettino, foreign coaches, American culture & the Donovan decision (Soccer 5/8)

Jürgen Klinsmann on Pochettino, foreign coaches, American culture & the Donovan decision (Soccer 5/8)

Published 11 months, 4 weeks ago
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Former USMNT head coach Jürgen Klinsmann joins Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola for a wide-ranging conversation on the past, present, and future of American soccer. He weighs in on the challenges Mauricio Pochettino faces ahead of the 2026 World Cup, responds to Bruce Arena’s comments about foreign managers, and reflects on his approach to player selection - from scouting dual nationals to the controversial decision to leave Landon Donovan off the 2014 World Cup roster. Klinsmann also shares insight into his time with South Korea and gives an update on his son Jonathan’s career at Cesena.

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