Michael Bradley: podcast appearances and interviews

Michael Sheehan Bradley, born July 31, 1987, is an American former professional soccer player and the current head coach of the New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer. The son of soccer coach Bob Bradley, he began his professional career in 2004 with the MetroStars in Major League Soccer. Bradley subsequently spent several years playing in Europe, including in the Dutch Eredivisie with Heerenveen, the German Bundesliga with Borussia Mönchengladbach, the English Premier League with Aston Villa, and the Italian Serie A with Chievo and Roma. In 2014, he returned to MLS with Toronto FC, where he made over 300 appearances and served as team captain, leading the club to an MLS Cup victory in 2017. He retired from playing in 2023 with Toronto FC. As a player, Bradley served as the captain of the United States national team, earning over 150 international caps from his debut in 2006 until 2019. His international career included participation in several major tournaments, such as five CONCACAF Gold Cups and two FIFA World Cups, with the team winning two of the Gold Cups. He was also part of the squad that finished as runners-up at the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup and reached the semi-finals of the Copa América Centenario. His experience as a player has transitioned into a coaching career, where he currently leads the New York Red Bulls.