In his self-imposed literary exile, Jimmy Conrad stumbled upon an epiphany and a blueprint for how to develop soccer in the U.S...

OVERLAND PARK, KS - JUNE 04: Jimmy Conrad #12 of the Kansas City Wizards dribbles the ball against the Colorado Rapids during the game...

Actress Rachel McAdams and Jimmy Conrad are a match made in heaven

Jimmy Conrad, right, and the MLS All-Stars maintained their unbeaten record against foreign opposition

June 28 2008: Jimmy Conrad (12) of the Wizards. The MLS Kansas City Wizards defeated the visiting Real Salt Lake 1...

...left, kicks an empty net goal from midfield as Kansas City Wizards' Michael Harrington (2) and Jimmy Conrad defend during the second half of their Major League Soccer game, Saturday, May 24, 2008, in...

Jimmy Conrad's cat. OK, maybe not but close enough

Jimmy Conrad and the U.S. gave a better effort against Paraguay but still fell short

Nick Garcia, right, wishes he could argue like Jimmy Conrad

K.C.'s Jimmy Conrad goes up against RSL's Atiba Harris

Jimmy Conrad's flashes his world-renowned smile

Jimmy Conrad pays homage to Brandi Chastain

Kansas City's Jimmy Conrad takes on the Revolution's Pat Noonan

Jimmy Conrad tries to hide as the USA bow out

Jimmy Conrad protests the penalty kick decision by Marcus Merk