Eric Wynalda on being disrespected, USMNT then vs. now, Reyna-Berhalter fallout, John Harkes, more! (Soccer 6/11)

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. Unwanted (03:30): 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.Pioneer (12:15): Fighting for respect at Saarbrücken, flying the flag for American players, using 1990 World Cup as a springboard, accepting teammates but not expecting friendships.Coaching (24:45): Thoughts on the Reyna-Berhalter fallout, what the role of the coach should be, the USMNT’s current brand of playing style.   Betrayal (38:57): Forgiving John Harkes, how the affair derailed the USMNT’s 1998 World Cup campaign.Kickin’ It is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Kickin’ It team on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @kate_abdo, @CharlieDavies9, @MauriceEdu, @clint_dempseyWatch Kickin’ It on the CBS Sports Golazo Network, the 24-hour soccer streaming network that is available for free on connected TV and mobile devices through the CBS Sports App and Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com, as well as Paramount+.For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, soccer documentaries and more by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/