Ralph Perez reflects on coaching career, including assistant role for United States in 1990 World Cup

Ralph Perez reflects on coaching career, including assistant role for United States in 1990 World Cup

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) -- The 2026 FIFA World Cup is officially underway with the tournament kicking off today in Mexico.  For the United States, their World Cup journey starts Friday against Paraguay in Los Angeles. Many here in the Coachella Valley will be watching, supporting the stars and stripes, but few can say they have a connection to U.S. soccer like local resident Ralph Perez.  With more than 50 years of coaching at virtually every…