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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Charlie poured out his heart when talking about the ball Eric signed. That was touching.
His Stevie Nicol impression is on point
Love this show . I wish Dempsey and wynalda were players today . No disrespect I love todays team but these two have character
Eric is a legend. Loved watcing him play. Dont always agree with his views or takes but hes right about Berhalter not being a good coach and getting the best out of these players.
Great interview. I appreciate the honesty as well as the interviewers making the situation comfortable for that honesty. Donovan is our GOAT. The best off the ball player we've produced. Clint second and the toughest. Puli third for his relentless work.
It's cuz y'all call it "soccer" 😂😂
Great guest, ❤❤❤Eric
I don't know who this guy is (not a soccer fan) but he was savage at the end there!! Great interview!!
I love that they interview players that many of us grew up watching when we were kids! So dope that they haven't forgotten about the history these men created!
This is lacking self esteem, SPE
😂 Landon Donovan is overrated lol
I thought I was watching Club Shay Shay at the end there. Wayto pivot from the drama. Well done, guys
That 1994 doesn't get enough credit. Wish they would've beaten Romania and had a better draw.
Did Eric Wynalda actually remarry the woman who cheated on him with his teammate?! That’s wild.
Eric that woman would have still cheated on you even if u were giving her all the attention
finally someone said it. DONOVAN LOL
Wish they would have asked him about US soccer, pro rel, etc. But I guess they don't want that being discussed on the show lol
the Kyle Martino 'spineless" moment was crazy. lol
Brilliant segment.
My god. I’ve heard of Eric Wynalda. Mostly that he was a baller. But never personally. But man this man is a great human being. Prime example of keep pushing through and never give up. Agree with everything that he said. You can’t control people you gotta let them do what they do best and tweak to get the mechanism right.
Absolutely disagree with some of his takes but I can respect his strong opinions and willingness to say them with conviction.
LD will always be my favorite player of all time but much respect to Eric for keeping it real & saying exactly how he feels. Love the honesty
Wynalda for president of USSF
This is the best show for soccer in america. Amazing.