He walked back that comment earlier this year but he
by G.K.Chesterton (2016-11-22 22:39:34)
Edited on 2016-11-22 22:39:55

In reply to: Green plays in Germany  posted by BlarneyGreen


obviously has to sell himself to the players.

In a podcast with Fox Sports' Alexi Lalas in April of this year, Arena clarified his remarks, stating that, "If you hold a passport, you're eligible to play for the national team. I understand that and have no problem with that. In this day and age -- our country's a melting pot, so to say that you need to be born in the U.S. to play for the national team is a ridiculous point of view.