On The Line Podcast - John Ellinger on Landon Donovan & Building Real Salt Lake
October 15, 2025
This week, Priestly sits down with legendary coach John Ellinger, a Montgomery County, Maryland native whose coaching résumé reads like a piece of U.S. Soccer history. From his early days at Frostburg State to becoming the first head coach of Real Salt Lake (MLS), Ellinger shares the journey, lessons, and stories that shaped his career.
He opens up about coaching some of the nation’s top players, including Landon Donovan, revealing what made the young star so special on and off the field. Plus, hear about his time leading one of the top four ranked teams in the world for U.S. Soccer, and how he continues to influence the next generation with his USSF A License experience and passion for the game.
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