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Q&A with Kyle Martino, U.S. Soccer Federation presidential candidate

is one of the most familiar names in the U.S. Soccer Federation presidential race.

He has been well-known to American soccer fans since his days as a midfield playmaker in Major League Soccer. When injuries forced him off the field in 2008, he grew into one of the nation’s most respected TV commentators.

Over the years, he has worked for Fox, ESPN and most recently NBC. In 2010, he was the color analyst on the Union’s local broadcasts during the team’s inaugural season.

His resume’ over the years includes time as a booth analyst and studio analyst on broadcasts of the English Premier League, the Olympics, MLS, U.