Bill Nuttall on saving Pelé’s penalty and building a US team from scratch
Former goalkeeper and US Soccer manager Bill Nuttall is hosting the Spanish national team at a training camp in Chattanooga. The article reflects on his career, including his time playing against Pelé.
Why it matters
It provides historical context on the development of US soccer and the current preparations for the 2026 World Cup.
Bill Nuttall at Spain’s base camp at Baylor school in Chattanooga. Bill Nuttall at Spain’s base camp at Baylor school in Chattanooga. World Cup 2026 Interview Bill Nuttall on saving Pelé’s penalty and building a US team from scratch Sid Lowe in Chattanooga Former goalkeeper and US Soccer general manager is hosting the Spain team at his training camp in Chattanooga
A feature profile piece focusing on personal history and sports management.
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