Former USMNT head coach and five-time MLS champion Bruce Arena joins Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey, Mo Edu and Charlie Davies to look back on the highlights and lowlights from his extraordinary managerial career, his favorite players, fondest World Cup memories and ambitions to get back on the saddle.  

Dealing with Dempsey (03:17): Managing different personalities and squashing the beef with Clint.

Psychology (12:18): Working with Landon Donovan, taking the 2002 World Cup by storm, regrets after turning down a European move.

Unfinished business (21:15): Drafted out of college, learning from other sports, miscommunication surrounding MLS suspension, connection with the New England Revolution, moving on from failure to qualify for 2018 World Cup.

American coaches (34:25): USSF reappointing Gregg Berhalter, taking the reins from Jurgen Klinsmann, legacy and the current USMNT generation.  

Copa America (49:10): Quarterfinals “at a minimum,” the roadmap to 2026.

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