SAN PEDRO SULA, Honduras (AP) - American coach Bruce Arena thinks the divisive debate over immigration policy in the United States is firing up opposing players and fans.
"Our immigration policies are impacting people in Central America, right, and there's probably a little bit of anger over that," Arena said ahead of Tuesday's World Cup qualifier at Honduras. "And then your national sport gets a chance to play the U.S. I'm sure it becomes very meaningful."
Arena also criticized the U.S. Soccer Federation's decision to play last week's World Cup qualifier against Costa Rica at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey.