Steve Cherundolo is more comfortable blazing new paths than he is following ones already well worn.
He spent his professional soccer career in Germany, beginning at a time when few Americans played there. He coached for two clubs and the national team program in Germany despite the fact few Americans have coached there.
Now the former San Diego high school star has returned to Southern California to break more new ground as manager of the Las Vegas Lights, who have signed a unique deal to serve as LAFC’s affiliate in the second-tier USL Championship.