Bruce Arena did not coach the Los Angeles Galaxy in Saturday night's 1-0 win over the New York Red Bulls after spending two nights in a hospital with what may be Dengue fever.
Arena was at the New Meadowlands Stadium on Tuesday for his U.S. Hall of Fame induction before the U.S.-Brazil game. He was admitted to Hoboken Medical Center on Thursday and discharged Saturday.
"I'm better," he said after watching Saturday night's game at Red Bull Arena from a private box. The team was coached by associate coach Dave Sarachan and assistant Cobi Jones.
Arena was in the locker-room following the game and said he may have Dengue fever, which is caused by a mosquito bite. The illness is usually contracted in the tropics - the Galaxy played a CONCACAF Champions League game at the Puerto Rico Islanders on Aug. 4.
"We'll have to wait a few days for the test results," the former U.S. national team coach said.
Dengue fever is described as causing painful joint pains and headaches, and is potentially life-threatening.