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<h2>Early Life and Education</h2>
<p>Robert "Bob" Bradley was born on March 3, 1958, in New Jersey, USA, where his passion for soccer began at a young age. He played soccer at West Essex High School and continued his education at Princeton University, where he also played for the men’s soccer team.</p>

<p>Following graduation, Bradley briefly worked in the Procter & Gamble executive training program before pursuing a master's degree in Sports Management at Ohio University in 1981. At just 22 years old, Bradley was appointed head coach of the Ohio University Bobcats' NCAA Division I soccer program, making him one of the youngest head coaches in the sport at the time. After two seasons, he accepted a role as an assistant coach and scout at the University of Virginia under <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Arena">head coach</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Arena">Bruce Arena</a>.</p>

<p>Bradley worked with Arena for two years before being named head coach at Princeton University, his alma mater. His tenure there was marked by consistent development and success that laid the foundation for his professional coaching career.</p>

<h2>Major League Soccer and Coaching Breakthrough</h2>
<p>Bradley’s Major League Soccer (MLS) journey began in 1996, when he was hired as an assistant coach to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Arena">Bruce Arena</a> at D.C. United, one of the inaugural teams in the newly formed league. D.C. United won back-to-back MLS Cups in 1996 and 1997, showcasing Bradley’s coaching potential.</p>

<p>In 1998, he became the first head coach of the Chicago Fire, an MLS expansion team. Under his leadership, the Fire achieved immediate success, capturing both the MLS Cup and the U.S. Open Cup in their debut season—a historic double that earned Bradley the MLS Coach of the Year award. The team went on to secure another U.S. Open Cup title in 2000 under his guidance.</p>

<p>Following the 2002 season, Bradley resigned from the Chicago Fire and returned to New Jersey to manage the MetroStars (now New York Red Bulls). In his first season, the team reached the playoffs—an accomplishment they had previously struggled to achieve. He coached the team until 2005, when he was let go during the regular season after a series of losses.</p>

<h2>Revival at Chivas USA and National Team Appointment</h2>
<p>In 2006, Bradley was appointed head coach of Chivas USA following the team's disappointing inaugural MLS season. He led a significant turnaround, guiding the team to a third-place finish in the Western Conference and nurturing young talents like <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sacha_Kljestan">Sacha Kljestan</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_Bornstein">Jonathan Bornstein</a>.</p>

<p>Later that year, in response to the U.S. Men's National Team's disappointing performance at the 2006 FIFA World Cup, U.S. Soccer named Bradley interim head coach on December 8, 2006. His tenure began positively, and on May 15, 2007, he was named permanent head coach after a strong string of results, including a 2–0 victory over Mexico.</p>

<p>During his first year, Bradley compiled an impressive record of 12 wins, 1 draw, and 5 losses, and led the U.S. to the 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup title with a 2–1 final win over Mexico. He also guided the team through a ten-match unbeaten streak, building his credentials as an international manager.</p>

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<h2>International Success and Challenges</h2>
<p>The U.S. team faced a series of challenges after a strong 2007. In that year’s Copa América, the U.S. lost 4–1 to Argentina in Bradley’s first away game, followed by disappointing performances in other friendlies against top international teams.</p>

<p>In 2009, Bradley led the national team to one of its most notable achievements: reaching the final of the FIFA Confederations Cup. The U.S. shocked the football world by defeating then-European champions Spain 2–0 in the semifinals, ending Spain’s 35-game unbeaten run. The team finished as runners-up after falling to Brazil 3–2 in the final.</p>

<h2>International Coaching: Egypt and European Clubs</h2>
<p>Continuing his career abroad, Bradley was announced as head coach of Egypt’s national team in October 2011, not 2001 as previously stated. Despite a 2–0 loss to Brazil in a friendly, his decision to remain with the team amid the country’s post-revolution unrest earned him widespread respect.</p>

<p>Bradley later became the first American to manage a top-flight European club when he took over at Stabæk Fotball in Norway in 2014. His tenure in Norway was marked by success and innovation, and he left in 2015 to pursue new opportunities.</p>

<h2>Swansea City and Return to the MLS</h2>
<p>On October 3, 2016, Bradley was appointed manager of Swansea City, becoming the first American to manage in the English Premier League. However, his time at the club was brief—he was dismissed on December 27, 2016, after just 11 games and 85 days in charge, marking the shortest managerial tenure in Premier League history.</p>

<p>Bradley returned to MLS shortly thereafter. On July 27, 2017, he was named the inaugural head coach of Los Angeles FC (LAFC), an expansion team that began play in 2018. Under Bradley's leadership, LAFC won their first-ever match on March 4, 2018, defeating the Seattle Sounders.</p>

<h2>Personal Life and Family</h2>
<p>Sports run deep in the Bradley family. Bob’s <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Bradley_(baseball)">brother</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Bradley_(baseball)">Scott Bradley</a>, played Major League Baseball with teams including the Seattle Mariners and is currently the head baseball coach at Princeton University. Another brother, Jeff Bradley, has built a career in sports journalism, contributing to ESPN and the New York Daily News.</p>

<p>Bradley is married to Lindsay, a former University of Virginia lacrosse player. The couple has two children. Their <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Bradley_(soccer)">son</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Bradley_(soccer)">Michael Bradley</a>, was selected by the MetroStars in the 2004 MLS SuperDraft and went on to have a distinguished international and club career, playing in leagues including the Eredivisie, Bundesliga, Premier League, and Serie A. In January 2014, he joined Toronto FC, eventually becoming the captain of the U.S. Men's National Team.</p>

<p>Their daughter, Ryan Bradley, married a professional soccer player who played for the Scottish club Motherwell, continuing the family's deep ties to the sport.</p>

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