He lied about Klinsmann, somehow claiming to know inside information and now blames USSF for lying instead. No proof offered, he somehow expects the world to believe him simply because he’s Jerry Trecker’s son. He lied about San Jose Earthquakes claiming he knew they won’t come back because lack of support in San Jose City council. He is now lying about Kansas City Wizards, when it is clear he isn’t even aware how far the new ownership is with Bannister Mall stadium development.

Arrogance and incompetence don’t make for a very good combination. And that combination is Jamie Trecker.

Jamie Trecker = Ahamadinejad of US Soccer community.

Whatever you think of Trecker you can not deny his knowledge and quality of his work. Yes, he takes the view of the cup is half empty not half full but frankly US Soccer and the MLS needs to here that from someone.

I frankly have come to the opinion that US Soccer has wasted an opportunity to grow the sport in the US by complete lack of interest in development after 2002. A new era had come about and while US soccer was on the map it was necessary to spend time with young players on technical skills that are clearly lacking in US players until they go to Europe and then it’s to late. Kartik and the guest make the valid point that ABC/ESPN had to sell the last WC team since they had heavily invested in the coverage. It was a team not ready for primetime and the result has been damage to the program as a whole.

As to the MLS, Trecker could take the half full approach but he admits that it is not his style. Yes, more money for quality players is needed, yes, a few markets are not working out, and international scouting should be expanded. But more talent has come in, Blanco has filled seats in Chicago and other markets, and the league has greater TV exposure and revenue.

All in all lets hear from Trecker a year from now and see what has been changed. I look forward to going to his signing in Chicago at DePaul.A great American University.

Why don’t you email the podcast and state what you think was off the mark along with correcting it yourself if you think it was that far off.

The more I read the comments on this blog the more I think Trecker is right about the culture of US Soccer and how if your just slightly critical you have to be discredited at all costs.

So your going to stop listening because of one interview? That has to be the stupidest reason I’ve ever heard for anyone quitting anything. If you were a reasonable person, you would have emailed and asked to respond to what was said in the interview? Or are you that much of a tool, too scared to give your thoughts and opinions about something while having to be critical about something you support.

If you want cheerleaders for the MLS and a place where you’ll never hear a bad word about MLS or the state of US Soccer, go listen to the 2Gs