# @calsouthsoccer on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CdcFPsON_se
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/15804454-calsouthsoccer-instagram
- **Posted:** 2022-05-12T01:03:24.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Cal South (@CalSouthSoccer) — https://gondola.cc/CalSouthSoccer

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CAL SOUTH SUPERSTAR ALUMNI – John O'Brien was one of the first Americans to earn a starting spot with a major European team. At the peak of his career, United States national teammate Landon Donovan called O'Brien the "best soccer player in the USA." ⁠
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With the U.S. O'Brien earned his first cap against Austria in 1998, and was an alternate for the U.S. squad for the 1998 FIFA World Cup. He played in the 2000 Summer Olympics, helping to lead the U.S. to a fourth-place finish. O'Brien became a regular with the senior team under Bruce Arena, and came into his own at the 2002 FIFA World Cup. Playing in defensive midfield, he scored the opener in the 3–2 win over Portugal, assisted on Clint Mathis' goal against South Korea, and played every minute of every game for the United States. O'Brien was later named to the U.S. roster for the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany. ⁠
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WILL YOU BE NEXT? View the programs in our bio to find out how you can be! ⁠
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#CalSouthSuperstar #CalSouth #soccer #futbol #alumni

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