Overview
- In a t-online interview published March 9, the former U.S. international said the country feels “split” and “polarized.”
- He maintained that the United States, with Mexico and Canada, remains a suitable co-host for the June 11–July 19 tournament.
- Cherundolo expects President Donald Trump to use the World Cup platform and advised players to concentrate on their jobs.
- On political speech, he said no one should be silenced nor forced to take a public position.
- The ex-Hannover 96 defender and recent Los Angeles FC coach acknowledged boycott talk as a personal choice and expressed hope politics do not overshadow play.