Скачать или смотреть Bundesliga Icon. MLS Winner. Is Cherundolo the Next Great American Coach? [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]

We're joined by a true Bundesliga icon and current LAFC Head Coach, Steve Cherundolo.

🇺🇸 From San Diego to Hannover, he spent his entire 16-year playing career with one club, earning legendary status at Hannover 96.

🛡️ A former USMNT mainstay, Cherundolo became known for his leadership, intelligence, and loyalty on and off the pitch.

🎓 After retiring, he started coaching in Germany, then leaped back to the U.S. to take over LAFC — where in just over three years, he’s reached six finals, won an MLS Cup, Supporters’ Shield, and the U.S. Open Cup, and recorded more wins than any other MLS coach since 2022.

But now?

He’s announced this will be his final season in LA — and he’s heading back to Europe.

We sit down with Steve to talk about that decision, the Bundesliga years, what coaching means to him, and where his next chapter might unfold.

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⏱ Timestamps
0:00 Intro
01:30 – 🇺🇸 Welcome Steve Cherundolo to The Fussball Channel
02:12 – 🌍 From California to Hannover: How it all began
03:14 – 🔄 Culture shock & early lessons in Germany
04:50 – 🧠 Adapting fast: why it’s everything
05:50 – 🏡 What made Hannover feel like home
07:30 – 🧑‍✈️ Becoming a leader at 19
09:00 – 📋 German coaching school & tactical prep
10:23 – 💬 Selling European methods in the U.S.
11:37 – ⚠️ Where can U.S. youth development improve
13:32 – 🔁 Why Cherundolo is returning to Europe
15:16 – 🏆 Defining success as a coach
17:50 – 💥 What will he do back in Europe?
19:00 – 🎯 Quick-fire: hardest opponent, best moment, biggest lessons