Herc sat down with Brian Schmetzer, popularly known as "Mr. Sounder," to discuss his career, from playing with the Sounders in the NASL to becoming one of Major League Soccer's most successful coaches. Schmetzer praises Obed Vargas's character during last summer's heated Leagues Cup Final clash with Inter Miami superstars Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez, addresses fan criticism of Cristian Roldan on the USMNT, and offers his perspective on how MLS can compete with global giants like Botafogo, Atlético Madrid, and Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup.

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01:04 - INTRO

03:53 - The Seattle Sounders Legacy

05:09 - Winning Culture

08:35 - Community Representation

10:40 - Transition to Head Coach

14:31 - Managing Player Dynamics

17:31 - Player Development

20:02 - The Rise of Obed Vargas

26:57 - Christian Roldan

31:24 - Club World Cup Experience

36:23 - The Evolution of Coaching in Soccer

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