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From U-14 Girls Coach to MLS Star: Wilfried Nancy’s Rise to Soccer Fame!
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From U-14 Girls Coach to MLS Star: Wilfried Nancy’s Rise to Soccer Fame!
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Wilfriend Nancy, head coach of the Columbus Crew and 2024 MLS Coach of the Year, joins Rog for a deep discussion on his coaching philosophy and his tactical approach to the MLS. Nancy clarifies what he thinks is "Nancy-ball", why he thinks American coaches are starting to change, and what he believes is the most significant part of his job.
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00:00 - Wilfried Nancy, Global Traveler
04:30 - Why North America?
06:33 - Coaching U-14 Girls
07:20 - Assisting Thierry Henry
10:33 - “Nancy-ball” and modern tactics
14:42 - Americans ahead of the French?
18:26 - Courage, the only virtue
20:43 - Evolving American coaches
22:13 - Nancy and Pep
24:43 - Nancy’s ultimate goal
27:50 - Will the US win the World Cup?
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