What Eddie Pope learned at 3 World Cups | U.S. Soccer Podcast
Eddie Pope was part of iconic 2002 World Cup team that made a run to the quarterfinals – the best men’s team showing of the modern era. But he was also a part of the 1998 team that was dumped out of the group stages without gaining a single point. So, when it comes to World Cups, Eddie Pope knows a thing or two about what has to go right for a team to find success, and the many things that can go wrong and lead to disappointment.In this episode of the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, host Meghan Klingenberg talks to Eddie about his three World Cups: 1998, 2002, and 2006. In each chapter, Eddie discusses what went right, what didn’t quite go to plan, and his favorite memories.
2:38 – Chapter 1: France 1998
4:08 – Eddie explains that team chemistry was an issue in ‘98
9:41 – Chapter 2: Japan and South Korea 2002
13:01 – Eddie talks about how the class of ‘26 can replicate the success of this team
23:18 – Chapter 3: Germany 2006
26:01 – Eddie explains how the ‘06 team remains a “what if?”
33:18 – Eddie’s words of wisdom for the 20026 team
37:43 – Ask the Pros presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts
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The U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel is a production from U.S. Soccer hosted by David Gass, former USWNT star Meghan Klingenberg and USMNT great Alejandro Bedoya. The podcast brings you in-depth interviews with U.S. Soccer stars of the past, present and future. Episodes drop weekly on Wednesdays.
Hosts: Meghan Klingenberg, David Gass
Guest: Eddie Pope
Producer: Matthew Nelson
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