Bruce Arena , the most successful American coach in history, is in his first season at the San Jose Earthquakes’ helm. We checked in with Arena on eve of the U.S. national team's September friendlies — part of Coach Mauricio Pochettino ’s preparations for the 2026 World Cup. The benchmark of U.S. success at a World Cup was set when Arena guided the USA to the quarterfinals of the 2002 World Cup.

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