Steve Cherundolo EXCLUSIVE: Bundesliga Icon & America’s Next Great Coach?

In the second episode of our The Fussball Coach series, we're joined by a true Bundesliga legend 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.