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From pro player to pro coach, with Chris Armas
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Chris Armas has played and coached in the biggest leagues of professional soccer, but his love for the game began as a child in Brentwood, N.Y.—Ralph and Ray's hometown. In this episode, the Brentwood boys get together to talk about Chris's career and the transition from pro-player to coach.
Chris was named an NCAA Division II First Team All-American his senior year of college. At the pro level, he was named an USISL All-Star while playing for Long Island, winning the league championship. While he played for the Chicago Fire, the team won their first MLS Championship and he was named to the MLS Best XI four consecutive times. He later was an assistant coach for that team, Head women's soccer coach at Adelphi University, Head coach of the New York Red Bulls, Head coach of Toronto FC and assistant coach at Manchester United.
For the Love of the Game is hosted by Ralph Perez and Ray Reid and is a production of Earfluence.
Photo of Chris Armas by Major League Soccer.
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