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U.S. didn't play 'particularly well' against Australia, says Earthquakes coach
By Alex Baker at KRON4 (KRON-TV)
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
(KRON) -- Bruce Arena is not impressed. At least not when it comes to the United States Men's National Team's performance against Australia on Friday. The San Jose Earthquakes and former USMNT boss was on the FanDuel "Coaches Corner" podcast and had some tough love for his former team. "Obviously...
Key takeaway At least not when it comes to the United States Men's National Team's performance against Australia on Friday.
Why this matters in The San Francisco
The comments from Bruce Arena, former USMNT boss and current San Jose Earthquakes coach, on the US team's performance against Australia will likely resonate with local soccer fans who follow both the national team and the Earthquakes. Arena's critique of the team's play comes as the Earthquakes are gearing up for their own matches, and his assessment may reflect the high standards he has for his own team. As the Earthquakes compete in the highly competitive Western Conference, Arena's expectations for strong performances will be crucial in determining the team's success. The connection between the national team and local clubs like the Earthquakes is significant, with many players having ties to both, and Arena's comments may spark interesting discussions among fans about the state of soccer in the US and the Bay Area. Local fans will be watching to see how the Earthquakes perform in their upcoming games.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: KRON4 (KRON-TV) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? (KRON) -- Bruce Arena is not impressed. At least not when it comes to the United States Men's National Team's performance against Australia on Friday. The San Jose Earthquakes and former USMNT boss was on the FanDuel "Coaches Corner" podcast and had some tough love for his former team. "Obviously...
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