The trailblazing and outspoken Eric Wynalda joins Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey, Mo Edu and Charlie Davies to look back on a storied career that saw him play in three World Cups and become the first American-born player in Bundesliga history. And staying true to form, Eric lets his feelings on the current United States men’s national team known.
00:00 – Eric Wynalda joins Kickin’ It
03:30 – Unwanted: Being made to feel expendable by the Federation, run-ins with coach Bora Milutinović, being sent home from USMNT camp, getting a second chance in Germany.
12:15 – Pioneer: Fighting for respect at Saarbrücken, flying the flag for American players, using 1990 World Cup as a springboard, accepting teammates but not expecting friendships.
24:45 – Coaching: Thoughts on the Reyna-Berhalter fallout, what the role of the coach should be, the USMNT’s current brand of playing style.
38:57 – Betrayal: Forgiving John Harkes, how the affair derailed the USMNT’s 1998 World Cup campaign.
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