As the world plummeted into quarantine in March 2020, Will Wilson assumed the highest position within the US Soccer Federation, the official governing body of soccer in the United States. In this candid interview, Wilson shares the challenges of stepping into such a high-level position at the beginning of a pandemic, his vision for US soccer, including the current challenges and opportunities within the Men's and Women's National teams, the creation of a comprehensive DEI initiative, the enormity of hosting the 2026 World Cup, and the value of being bilingual in representing the most popular sport in the world.

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