Brian Maisonneuve grew up in Michigan before making his way to play soccer at Indiana University. There he won the Hermann Trophy his senior year, and left the Hoosier as the Big Ten's all-time top goalscorer with 44. Maisonneuve then spent a year training with the US Men's National Team in preparation for the 1996 Olympics, before establishing himself as a fixture of the Columbus Crew midfield, where he'd spend the duration of his playing career.
A member of the 1998 World Cup team, Maisonneuve also spent time with the USMNT between 1997-2002. After his playing career was over, he began a coaching journey that has led him to the head coaching job of the men's team at Ohio State.
Maisonneuve joined Founding Futbol to discuss his journey, the importance of the midwest soccer culture and how Crew Stadium -- the first soccer specific stadium in America -- helped the game grow.
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Host: Kent Malmros
Guest: Brian Maisonneuve (Former USMNT and MLS Player)
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