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Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira claims the USMNT 'will be successful in the near future' and insists Premier League fans 'would be surprised by the passion of US soccer supporters' after his time in the MLS with New York City FC

Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira claimed that the USMNT will find success in the 'near future' as he insisted that European soccer fans would be surprised by the passion of American supporters.

The Arsenal legend moved to New York in 2016 to manage New York City FC in his first role outside of academy coaching.

Vieira spent two and a half seasons at the helm in the Big Apple and admitted he was left impressed by the passion and dedication of soccer fans in the United States.

Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira coached MLS side New York City FC from 2016-2018
The Frenchman claimed the US national team is on track to achieve success in the near future

'The British people or European people would be surprised by the passion of the game and of soccer in the United States,' he told Crystal Palace's website.