
07 Nov Voices from the soccer world 11/08/2021
Our recent interviewees include Haley Carter, an American coach and former Marine Corps officer helped Afghan women players flee the Taliban. And Steve Cangialosi, the New York Emmy Award who’s celebrating his 20th anniversary of broadcasting MLS games.
Haley Carter
Coach and former Marine Corps officer, on helping Afghan women players flee the Taliban
Steve Cangialosi
On broadcasting the Red Bulls, soccer vs. hockey, and the 2026 World Cup boost
Our recent interviewees span men’s and women’s world championships, the college game, and MLS.
Steve Swanson
Coach of world champions, has a special fondness for the college game
Oguchi Onyewu
On his second home in Europe, the 99ers generation, and the USA’s youthful roster
Jim Curtin
On his coaching rise from toddlers to pros, what makes Philly special, and Chicago locker room lessons
Geoff Wheeler
Wesleyan’s coach on D-III appeal: A healthy balance for elite players
Jim Piddock
On helping save Crystal Palace, goalkeeping on Broadway, and the charm of Ted Lasso
Jamie Clark
Washington Huskies thrives under a coach inspired by his father’s ‘amazing impact‘
Dan Stratford
On emerging from Fulham to find a soccer home in West Virginia
Sian Hudson
On finding women’s soccer joy in the USA, leading the LSU Tigers, and Becky Burleigh’s support
Nico Cantor
On proudly following in his father’s footsteps, growing up Spanglish, and ‘La Seleccion de Todos’
Glenn Crooks
On his broadcasting career, New Jersey soccer culture, the youth landscape, and coaching Carli Lloyd in college
Amber Steele
The global sports executive rose through American soccer with IU Hoosiers, U.S. Soccer and MLS
Todd Yeagley
On college ball amid a changing landscape — and IU’s family tradition
Hugo Perez
Reflecting on El Salvador’s Octagonal start
Trevor Banks
Steering men’s D1 newcomer Chicago State: ‘Being part of something special’
Frank Yallop
Canada is well equipped to finally return to the World Cup
Brian Bliss
On the USA’s historic 1987 win at El Salvador — and the impressive depth of today’s USMNT
Hugo Perez
Parallels between El Salvador’s World Cup quest and his U.S. playing experience
Heather Dyche
On New Mexico soccer, females coaches in college ball, and Girls Academy vs. ECNL
Roger Bennett
On ‘Reborn in the USA,’ fandom based out of love, and the demise of Eurosnobs
Freddy Juarez
On his unique path to the Real Salt Lake helm, growing up in Las Cruces, and the Buzz Lagos influence
Seamus Malin
Part 1 — Harvard and UK coaching courses in the 1970s
Part 2 — The NASL and the evolution of the American fan
Rachel Markus
On the amazing films that look at life through soccer
Andrew May
Southern California soccer experience serves Coach Andrew May well with Real Salt Lake Academy
Anson Dorrance
On getting vaccinated, U.S. women’s post-Olympic future, 2021 fall college season, and youth landscape
Gerson Perez
El Salvador rises with help from up north: Hugo and Gerson Perez eye World Cup qualifying
Sandra Cress
The magnificent 1996 Olympics: USA seized the Games to propel women’s soccer
Tomas Romero
The remarkably rapid rise of LAFC’s young goalkeeper
Alecko Eskandarian
On MLS youth, American players moving abroad, and growing up a Cosmos kid
Kyle Martino
Sets new goals — from the ground up
Lauren Gregg
Trailblazer adds a new chapter to her storied career — and hails her mentors
Brian Quinn
On the USA’s greatest Gold Cup, impressing Bora, and coaching youth soccer
Bruce Arena
On building winners, his coaching role models, the honor of national team duty, and American soccer progress
Matt Eliason
The man in ‘Messi & Me’ on going pro, scoring, struggling, and being grateful
Christina and Ted Unkel
Elite refs provide insight into the complexities of soccer officiating
Jovan Kirovski
On Christian Pulisic following in his footsteps, his LA Galaxy director role, and his vision for MLS
Weston McKennie
On how FC Dallas youth experience shaped him and what he’s learned from Cristiano Ronaldo
Francisco Marcos
American soccer pioneer remains connected from Portugal
Peter Vermes
His Journey through American soccer’s evolution, his pursuit of excellence, and enjoying the moments
Caleb Porter
On how MLS challenges coaches like no other league in the world
Gloire Amanda
After embracing the special joy of soccer in a refugee camp, Gloire Amanda became men’s college soccer’s top player
Mat Dunn
On the appeal of NAIA ball, recruiting worldwide, and Keiser University’s second straight women’s national title
Chris Grassie
On West Virginia embracing his Marshall. national champs and team chemistry amid adversity
Jerry Smith
On his enormous pride in his Santa Clara’s national champions and how he almost messed things up
Didier Chambaron
On steering U.S. Soccer’s coaching education ‘evolution’
Lisa Cole
On coaching in the USA and abroad, the state of women’s soccer, and mentoring Brandi Chastain
Ali Riley
On an NWSL homecoming after starring in Europe, her eclectic off-field projects, and her Olympic quest with New Zealand
Michael Hoyos
On his Copa Libertadores quest with Ecuador’s Barcelona SC after his Argentine pro career launch
Betty Ellis
An icon among referees made history on Mother’s Day 40 years ago
Anson Dorrance
On this NCAA season’s unique title quest, the new youth landscape, women’s pro soccer and U.S. Soccer’s gender equity challenge
Steve Cherundolo
On fame in Germany, World Cups with the USA, and coming home to coach the Las Vegas Lights
Mostafa Edders
On soccer during Ramadan, respecting diversity, and coaching education around the world
Tony Quinn
On seeing and sharing the soccer world through his camera lens
Alexi Lalas
On the former U.S. men’s and women’s players in power, diversity of opinion, and the new generation of Americans abroad
Eloisa Borreguero
From Spain to the USA: Climbing soccer’s male-dominated coaching ladder
Katie-Jay Scott, Gabriel Stauring, Ben Grossman
Children’s rights include playtime: iACT sets up soccer in refugee camps
Bill Taylor
U.S. Soccer’s new vice president on his Maui soccer roots, getting up to speed at the federation and bringing futsal into elementary schools
David Caetano
Portugal’s player development, mental fitness and the importance of nurturing creativity
Lesle Gallimore
On the Girls Academy’s creation, its first season, and plans for the future
Imani Dorsey
NWSL forward on the Black Women’s Player Collective’s quest and the women who inspired her
Chris Blundell & Marcia Mintz
Police join the coaching crew for Arizona youth
Dave Sarachan
Rapidly prepares Puerto Rico for World Cup qualifying
Owen Finberg
Improvised scheduling creates unique season amid the pandemic for New England high school
Michael ‘Mac’ McBride
On the eye-opening attractions of junior colleges
Alessandro Milesi
A young American in Malta: Honed his skills in Peru, the USA and Italy
Bryheem Hancock
UConn alum on facing Ronaldinho at U-17 World Cup, taking UT-Rio Grande Valley’s helm and learning life lessons from his mom
Sebastian Saucedo
On playing for UNAM Pumas, his rise with Real Salt Lake, and aiming for the Olympics
Brian Wiese
On defending a national title during the pandemic: ‘Getting on the field is a win’
Cobi Jones
Player power at U.S. Soccer: Cobi Jones is the latest former star aiming for a leadership role
Brian Schmetzer
On Seattle soccer culture, his family, his mentors and lessons from his playing career
Paul Krumpe
On the key college soccer issues, American talent growth, and his Olympic & World Cup experiences
Tim Weah
On USMNT ambitions, Lille’s title chase, his famous father and advice for Americans going abroad
Bryan Turner
On understanding the pressures faced by teenage athletes
Greg Lalas
On soccer cinema: outstanding documentaries; inspiring, informative and fun films; and the eternal appeal of ‘Victory’
Rubio Rubin
On being coached by Maradona, Donovan, and his hopes for Real Salt Lake
Steve Klein
PA Classics director on the post-DA landscape, the pandemic effect, and Pulisic in perspective
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Esmeralda Negron
On bringing women’s soccer into fans’ ‘hearts, minds and homes’
Djorn Buchholz
On the Hall of Fame’s new selection process and working amid American soccer greatness
Jason O’Keefe
Rebounding at Robert Morris after App State shuttered the program he rebuilt
Mary Harvey
On the crucial connection between sports and human rights
Hugo Perez
On taking charge of El Salvador’s Olympic quest, rising U.S. talent, and Mexico’s ‘excellent’ setup
Ralph Perez
On his 46-year coaching journey with U.S. national teams, the pros and college — and the icons he worked with
Greg Vanney
The right man to return the Galaxy to glory
Lynn Berling-Manuel
On the attraction of the digital Coaches Convention and COVID’s effect on the U.S. soccer community
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• Soccer America’s 2020 Interview Archive
• Soccer America’s 2019 Interview Archive
• Soccer America’s 2018 Interview Archive
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