Photo: Jarrett Campbell from Cary, North Carolina, USA / CC BY 2.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Bruce Arena is, to me, a foundational figure in American soccer's growth. A Brooklyn native who played both soccer and lacrosse, he became one of the country's most accomplished coaches, even leading the national team, and he is still in the dugout with the San Jose Earthquakes. Dual induction into the National Soccer Hall of Fame and the NJCAA Lacrosse Hall of Fame is a rare badge of versatility. What I respect most is the longevity: staying relevant at the top for decades demands real craft and adaptability. He strikes me as a true lifer, the sort the sport is built on.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Bruce Arena
- Name (Japanese)
- ブルース・アリーナ
- Reading
- ぶるーす・ありーな
- Born
- September 21, 1951 (age 74)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Rabbit
- Origin
- Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Height
- 183 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / lacrosse player / association football coach / sports commentator
2. Background
- High school
- H. Frank Carey Junior-Senior High School
- University
- Nassau Community College
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Bruce Arena born?
Born September 21, 1951 (age 74).
Where is Bruce Arena from?
Bruce Arena is from Brooklyn, New York, United States.
What does Bruce Arena do?
Bruce Arena works as association football player, lacrosse player, association football coach, sports commentator.
How tall is Bruce Arena?
Bruce Arena is 183 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.