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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"Running the Game" is a series from Men in Blazers where we speak to the brightest minds working behind-the-scenes at some of the biggest clubs in the world. We go deep on the business of football, boardroom strategy, and culture building to learn all it takes to run an elite football club today.

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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