Culture, Passion, and the Realities Holding American Soccer Back

We bring on long-time friend and experienced practitioner, Kephern Fuller, to discuss the challenges and barriers in US soccer culture, the differences between suburban and international football cultures, and the importance of mental resilience.

We examine the role of culture in developing top players, top clubs, top fans and debate the impact of diverse backgrounds on team dynamics.

We highlight the perspectives of players and coaches who navigate the complex landscape of American and international soccer. We also touch on the significance of real pride and commitment in building successful teams.

00:00 Intro

07:13 Kephern Introduces Himself

11:00 Sub: Why Move to Holland from the States?

16:49 Pioneers Get Attacked by the Establishment

21:43 State of the USMNT/Culture

28:12 Sub: Diego Luna in the Context of Development

29:50 Sub: False Signals That an American Player or Team is Good

33:34 Sub: Pochettino’s Comments on Culture

36:47 Sub: Defining the Suburban Culture

49:08 Sub: On Mentality Being the Most Critical at Pro Level

51:32 Sub: The Proper Culture Does Exist in the US

53:34 Sub: More Diego Luna Context

01:00:41 Sub: On Being Hard on the Best Players

01:04:56 Eric Wynalda’s Podcast/Opinion on USMNT/MLS/Dual-Nats

01:07:47 Sub: On The NBA Having Opened it up to Black People

01:15:29 On US 1st, 2nd Generation Immigrants Still Being Soft

01:20:45 What Would Happen if We were Allowed to Build?

01:28:00 Has the American Player Player Gotten Better?

01:31:13 On MLS Not Being A Competitive Environment

01:32:58 World Cup Prospects for the USMNT

01:35:15 On Having Pride and some Arrogance

01:39:56 Carlo Ancelotti as an Example

01:40:58 Sub: Alexi Lalas Remarks on Diversity

01:44:37 Club World Cup

01:49:53 Sub: South American Clubs Outside Brazil and Argentina

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