Dave Sarachan
Dave Sarachan
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Dave Sarachan's full name is David Joseph Sarachan. He is often referred to as simply "Dave" in professional circles.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born on January 24, 1951, Dave Sarachan passed away on June 20, 2020.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Sarachan was an American soccer coach, player, and executive. His illustrious career spans multiple roles in the world of football.
Early Life and Background
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Growing up in a family that loved sports, Sarachan developed a passion for soccer at a young age. He began his professional playing career as a midfielder before transitioning into coaching. This early exposure to the game laid the foundation for his future success.
Sarachan's start in coaching was influenced by his time working under some of the greatest names in American soccer history, such as Bruce Arena and Bob Bradley. Under their mentorship, he refined his skills and developed a keen eye for talent.
Major Accomplishments
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Assistant coach for the United States Men's National Team from 2002 to 2012.
Head coach of the Los Angeles Galaxy (1999-2001) and Chicago Fire (2006).
* Played professionally in various leagues, including the American Soccer League.
Notable Works or Actions
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Sarachan's tenure as an assistant coach with the U.S. Men's National Team was marked by numerous notable achievements. He played a pivotal role in guiding the team to a historic victory over Brazil in 2005 and contributed significantly to their participation in the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
As a head coach, Sarachan led the Chicago Fire to a successful season in 2007, finishing third in the Eastern Conference standings.
Impact and Legacy
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Dave Sarachan's impact on American soccer cannot be overstated. His dedication to developing young talent and his commitment to promoting the sport have left an indelible mark.
Through his work with the U.S. Men's National Team and as a head coach in Major League Soccer, Sarachan helped shape the future of American football.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Dave Sarachan is widely quoted and remembered for his contributions to American soccer. His expertise, leadership, and passion have made him an influential figure in the sport.
As a respected coach and executive, he has been called upon to share his insights on various aspects of football, from player development to team strategy.
Sarachan's legacy extends beyond his professional achievements; it is also reflected in the countless young coaches and players he has inspired throughout his career.
Quotes by Dave Sarachan
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All the games are going to be tight, and we just have to worry about ourselves and make sure we get into good form coming into next week and just compete.
The idea when you go on the road is to come away with points and obviously from the standpoint of points we go one today. I felt we earned three. We really limited Columbus. They posed not a lot of threats against us and somehow when you look up on the board its 1-1. We have a group inside the locker room that's competitive and felt we could have had three today. But again, a point on the road, an important point, and we are going to continue to build on that.
The idea when you go on the road is to come away with points. We got one today, but I thought we earned three. We really limited Columbus. They didn't pose many threats against us, but somehow when you look up at the board it's 1-1. We have a competitive group inside that locker room that felt we could have gotten three (points), but it's an important point we got today and we're going to continue to build on that.
I am proud of my team. After they get the goal in the 79th or so minute, we didn't hang our heads. We kept playing and we got the second goal.
Good teams can make one play into something and they did. They made a play that made the difference for them.
Clearly, three points today, in a place that has not exactly been the easiest for us to play, is huge. It was a great team effort.
In my three years here, that was as comprehensive of a team performance as I've seen my team play. From start to finish, the concentration, the commitment and belief that we could come here and win was evident. . . To come into RFK and win is pretty good. To win 4-0 is a pretty resounding performance and I'm very, very proud of my team. Very proud.
In my three years here, that was the most comprehensive of a team performance as I have ever seen my team play. From start to finish, the concentration, commitment and the belief we could come here and win was evident. I don't know what else I can say.
In my opinion it wasn't a penalty. It's a shame that, you know, when you add it up today, Columbus didn't really have that many clear chances, but were given that opportunity to equalize.
I knew in the second half we'd have to buckle our seat belts a little bit, because they were going to throw some numbers at us. I was proud of my team.