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My Take
I hold real respect for Wynalda as a pioneer of American soccer. A tall California striker, he was scoring goals for the national team back when the domestic game was still finding its feet, helping drag the sport toward credibility. What I admire is the lifelong commitment: after retiring he stayed in it as a commentator on Fox and ESPN, coached Las Vegas Lights, and now hosts his own show, even calling it WTF, which tells you he hasn't lost his bluntness or humor. Players who don't just play but fight to embed the game in a country's culture always win me over.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Eric Wynalda
- Name (Japanese)
- エリック・ウィナルダ
- Reading
- えりっく・うぃなるだ
- Born
- June 9, 1969 (age 57)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Rooster
- Origin
- Fullerton, California, United States
- Height
- 185 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / sports commentator / association football coach
2. Background
- High school
- Westlake High School
- University
- San Diego State University
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Eric Wynalda born?
Born June 9, 1969 (age 57).
Where is Eric Wynalda from?
Eric Wynalda is from Fullerton, California, United States.
What does Eric Wynalda do?
Eric Wynalda works as association football player, sports commentator, association football coach.
How tall is Eric Wynalda?
Eric Wynalda is 185 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.