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Brad Friedel talks grassroots, FC Dallas, and academy soccer

Thanks to Allstate and the #ProtectTheCup campaign, I had the opportunity to speak with former USMNT Goalkeeper Brad Friedel. The USMNT U-19 Coach discussed a wide variety of topics ranging from the grassroots movement to the FC Dallas players in Bruce Arena’s setup.

Friedel partnered with Allstate with goalkeepers Tony Meola and Adolfo Rios in the #ProtectTheCup campaign to promote youth soccer in the United States.

“Allstate has been a long term supporter of soccer in the United States” said Friedel. “They have gone into some areas of the US and put in fields for kids in underprivileged areas and do clinics for them.