U.S. Soccer Hall of Famer Thomas Dooley joins State of the Union to reflect on his remarkable journey from the German leagues to captaining the USMNT on the world stage. He shares stories from his time at FC Kaiserslautern, his transition to American soccer, and passion for playing for the red, white and blue.
Dooley also dives into his coaching stints across the globe—from the Philippines to Malaysia—and offers insight to his experience. Plus, Thomas teases his upcoming book and the five essential keys to success.
Intro (0:00)
Thomas Dooley Joins the Pod (1:13)
Experience as a Dual National (4:45)
Dooley's Perspective on American Soccer (9:16)
Coaching Abroad (14:43)
The Writing Process (19:45)
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