Jürgen Klinsmann on dropping Landon, USMNT mentality, MLS growth, diving, more (Soccer 10/1)

World Cup winner and former USMNT head coach Jürgen Klinsmann joins Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey and Charlie Davies to reflect on his playing and managerial careers.

Camp Cupcake (01:32): Monitoring Charlie after his accident, the good and bad of January camp, assessing young talent.

Coaching the USMNT (10:52): Decision to take the U.S. job, the challenges facing American soccer, 2014 World Cup what ifs.

Tough decisions (20:53): The rationale for leaving Landon Donovan off the World Cup roster. 

Mentality (29:38): USMNT’s level of belief needs to match the talent, MLS better than before, feeling empowered by Franz Beckenbauer.

Next adventure (36:30): The unexpected path to becoming a coach, learning not to hold grudges, instant respect from players, legendary figures Beckenbauer and Maradona. 

Tottenham (46:12): Clint’s technique and character, the Spurs connection, owning the “diver” tag.   

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