thanks for watching, everybody. i'm nischelle turner. good night. tonight on "unguarded with rachael nichols." unwavering, america's soccer darlings discuss their plans to push through their next match. >> we have quality on this team and i wouldn't be surprised if we can go to the finals. >> plus, the latest on the dazzling play from mexico. unfinished. after nearly two decades as the face of major league baseball, derek jeter reveals what's looming for him in retirement. >> well, my first plan is no plan. i've been on a schedule pretty much my entire life. >> unusual. apparently exiled from the nfl, the man formerly known as ocho sinko gives an exclusive tour of his new home north of the border. >> this is me having to go from the bottom up. and if it has to be the cfl, so be it. because all i want to do is play football.

>> welcome to "unguarded." every four years, american soccer fans wonder, is this the world cup that will make the rest of the country love the beautiful game as much as they do? well, i think it's fair to say, this time around, they have the country's attention. during team usa's first game, the scene was unbelievable in chicago, in kansas city, this denver, in new york. one country, united in pure joy. and i want to welcome in one of the men responsible for all that happiness. joining us from south pa loe, brazil, is starting u.s. midfielder, alejandro. >> good evening and thanks for having me. >> let's start with what has it been like for you guys on team usa after that win over ghana? >> just being out there the first time and being up 1-0, 30 seconds into the game, when that

winner came in after the corner kicked the header, it was just euphoria, really. everyone was just so ecstatic. and i mean, it was just amazing, really. >> and what was it like afterward? you had the vice president of the united states come visit in the locker room. >> you know, after the game, everybody was scrambling, they were so excited, and we got told to sit down in our places and calm down. and the vice president, joe biden, walks in and his family. and that was awesome. he came in, gave us a little speech, and how excited he was and happy for us and, it's amazing. and you know, you take the flight back home, and you try to rest. i mean, i couldn't fall asleep, really. i had so many things running through my head of excitement and euphoria. >> you were born in new jersey, went to high school in florida, have friends all over the country. what kind of texts and calls and reaction have you got,en, coming back to you from the u.s.? >> i don't even want to see what my roaming charges are right now, to be honest. but obviously, i have a group

chat set up with my best friends in south florida, you know, to have them experience this with me and be able to tell people about it and it's just memories that will last a lifetime. >> absolutely. and you guys are now preparing for an even tougher task. portugal, world soccer stud, cristiano reynaldo. how do you mentally prepare to go into a match like that? >> obviously, they have the world's best player in cristiano reynaldo and maybe they'll get some more u.s. viewers and the girls will be watching reynaldo for whatever reason. but we have some good-looking guys on our team as well. >> that's right, easy on the eyes. >> but it's a tough game, and we obviously will improve on some things that we need to improve on since the last game against ghana and hopefully will be able to say we can qualify for that next round. >> we're going to talk a little later on our show about the extreme heat and humidity expected for when you guys play. back here in the states, we just saw lebron james brought to his knees with cramping at the nba finals because of a broken air

conditioner. i mean, you cramped in the last game. do you have to do anything special in this next game to prepare? >> yeah, it's funny, i grew up in south florida, and the heat and humidity there is amazing. it's incredible, but i always say this, i feel like i've been now in europe for five years, and they don't have this climate at all. so maybe that messes me up a little bit. >> now, your coach made some controversial comments leading up to this world cup. he said it's not realistic for you guys to win. but alejandro, how far do you think that you guys can go? >> yeah, that's an interesting question. soccer, for me, is the most unpredictable sport in the world and we've already seen that, you know, at this world cup. so many things happen, that nobody could have predicted, or else they would probably be billionaires, gambling. we have quality on this team and players that believe in each other and everything and i wouldn't be surprised if we go to the finals.

>> regardless of the final result, what do you think this world cup is going to do for that ever-present effort to make watching soccer more popular back here at home in the u.s.? >> yeah, yeah. i was able to see the jimmy fallon show the other night and he made a joke about, we were able to do the impossible, you know? not get a win against ghana, but to get americans watching soccer. so, you know, you just see the hype surrounding it now, and for me to be a part of it, growing the sport and everything, it's just amazing. >> it certainly lacks like an amazing thing to be in the middle of. thank you so much. and good luck to you this weekend, alejandro. all right, don't you go anywhere. we have a lot more world cup coverage coming up, and we have the captain, new york yankees' icon, derek jeter. an exclusive conversation about his impending retirement and giving back to the cities that has given him so much. >> this is fun. if you can't enjoy this, then there's something wrong with you.

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i'm rachel nichols and welcome back to "unguarded," where we've, talking world cup. and of course, soccer is a huge participation sport in the u.s., but hasn't always been popular on tv. which, of course, has long been good fodder for comedians. >> now, i know, in america, soccer something you pick your 10-year-old daughter up from. but for me and everyone else on earth, it's a little more important. >> fair enough. although after a gripping first match for the u.s. team, it could be said that america finally, officially, has world cup fever. ratings are skyrocketing. and i want to bring in our own laura baldasarah from rio right now. let's be forward, the first match was better than going to the movies, right? how much more drama can we expect when team usa takes the field again on sunday? >> the first match was better than any schwarzenegger action movie from the '90s and probably a lot more physical than that as

well. it really defied everyone's expectations, by the usa actually going out there and managing a win. but now for the usa, it becomes just a little bit harder. the united states is now getting set for the game that every team wanted to avoid. and it's not because of who they play, but where. the u.s. faces portugal in the only location in the amazon rain forest, which means not just playing in the high heat, which averages 88 degrees fahrenheit in june, but playing in the deep humidity, which can make it feel hard to breathe for everyone, but kyle beckerman and cameron, they're trying to stay positive. >> it's probably similar to dallas in the summer, so hopefully when we get there, it won't with as shocking as it will be for other teams. >> i think the heat plays for both teams. so you can just wash that out. >> reporter: it will be a physically grueling match for both teams, with physical levels and conditioning certain to play a role in which side has the

edge. it's also a location that the u.s. had to travel far to get to, which really is the story of their world cup group stage. of all 32 teams, the u.s. travels the farthest. they travel nearly 9,000 miles for the first three matches. they're based in sau paulo and then flew 3,300 round trip, and then another round trip of 2,600 miles. now, traveling with the squad, but not playing against portugal is josie altador. his loss is pretty big for the americans. he was expected to be the goal scorer. he had just broken out of his scoring drought and hit his form and jurgen klinsmann had very high expectations for his striker, so now without altador, the u.s. will rely on others to put the u.s. on the score sheet. no matter which striker

klinsmann chooses, defense will be key. reynaldo is expected to play for portugal, despite dealing with a knee injury, reynaldo is reynaldo and this can guy can score from anywhere. >> we know it's going to take all of us completely focused, we'll have to know where he's at at all times. when he's attack, that's when he's going to be most dangerous. you lose a ball and the next thing you know, it's in the back of your net. >> the usa is, of course, looking to continue surprising us. something else that's been incredibly surprising is mexico, especially because they really struggled to just qualify for the world cup. but the way they managed to hold brazil to a nil-nil draw is absolutely phenomenal. a lot of that had to do with their keeper. this 28-year-old was absolutely dazzling. and now he's turned the heads of really all the big clubs like barcelona and if he continues to perform the way that he has been, rachel, mexico has a pretty bright future ahead of

him. >> he was a brick wall in that match. i can't wait to see what he does next. fantastic, laura, thank you so much. a lot of teams trying to scramble out of this first group stage. there are nine different scenarios for team usa. here is the simple version. if they beat portugal and germany beats ghana this weekend, the americans have an excellent chance of moving on. a lot of folks going to be rooting for that. we are moving on as well, with an exclusive chat with derek jeter. you'll want to stick around for this. ow good good is. good is setting a personal best before going for a world record. good is swinging to get on base before swinging for a home run. [ crowd cheering ] good is choosing not to overshoot the moon, but to land right on it and do some experiments. ♪ so start your day off good with a coffee that's good cup after cup. maxwell house. ♪ good to the last drop

welcome back to "unguarded." i'm rachel nichols. you know, there are few athletes as synonymous with their sport as derek jeter. even a lot of fans who passionately root against the yankees was upset when jeter announced he would be retiring at the end of this, his 20th season. but it's not just the way that jeter plays baseball that people are going to miss.

it's his character, his leadership, and the way those qualities extend not just on the field, but off of it too. this week, i caught up with derek for an exclusive chat and a look into one of the many endeavors that have made him such a big part of the community here in new york. derek jeter is a 13-time all-star and a five-time world series champion. but today, he's adding a new title to his resume. tailor. >> smooth, man. >> jeter and several of his yankee teammates are spending the day helping out at a place called career gear, which outfits low-income men with the suits they need to go on job interviews. >> it's nice. >> have you ever fitted anyone else for a suit before? >> i haven't. >> i know you've been fitted for a suit plenty. >> i have been fitted, but never fitted anyone. so this is a first. >> what did you find was the best technique to use?

>> just quick, estimate. they can always tailor it afterwards. >> how much is this, something that you're actually pretty invested in? >> we look forward to it. people are doing great things in the community, a lot of times it goes unnoticed. and for us to get an opportunity to recognize them and be a part of it, it makes us feel really good. if you can't enjoy this, there's something wrong with you. >> have to do biceps and triceps. >> so this group outfits men for the next stage of their lives. you don't have any problem getting clothes. we've seen you on plenty of magazine covers and photo shoots, but you're actually about to enter a next stage of your life. is there anything you could relate to these guys as you talk to them and hear their stories about making the transition and all the stuff that that involves? >> well, one thing is that the better dressed you are, the better you feel about yourself, the more confidence you have. i can relate to that, because i'm a little biased when it comes to putting on the yankee pinstripes. i feel a little bit better about myself and i like to think it helps with confidence.

>> you did announce in the off-season that you're retiring. you've always gotten crazy reaction in public, as long as i've known you. but just even walking around here today, the things people are saying to you, what do people just walk up on the street and say to you now, that they know you're leaving? >> it's been overwhelming. i've gotten a lot of appreciation, which makes you feel good, you know, people saying, whether it's fans or opposing players or managers or coaches, just saying that they respect the way you play the game, makes you feel good. it's not something you think about while you're playing, but, you know, this year, it's been overwhelming. maybe his last at-bat as a yankee, at the coliseum. >> you've gotten gifts everywhere you've gone to. i think people have given you pinstriped everything. what's been the oddest object you've received? >> i wouldn't say odd. i think all of them have been unique. like the paddleboard they gave me in anaheim is pretty cool. i don't know if i'll be too active for the first few months

when i retire, but i'll definitely use that. i've gotten a lot of great things. >> has there been a moment, a whisper of regret? "i don't know about this"? >> no, i'm very content with my decision, at the same time, we have a few months left in the season. >> you and i talked last year about possible post-retirement plans, you talked about maybe wanting to own a team yourself one day. now that this is all more real, are you thinking more seriously about that? >> well, my first plan is no plan. i've been on a schedule pretty much my entire life, and i would like to take some time to not make any plans. but, yeah, definitely, that's my next dream, my next goal. who knows when it will happen, but it's something that i'm setting my sights on. >> so first year, just be a bum, hang out. then you may be george steinbrenner after that? >> well, i mean, there's only one george steinbrenner, but i would like to be as close to him as i could. >> and maybe you could own a clothing store too. >> you never know. >> you may have noticed derek

wearing a shirt there that said hope week. hope stands for helping others persevere and excel. yep, pretty much sounds like derek jeter. coming up, a name that for a while seemed to be everywhere. chad ochocinco. he used to be the nfl's playful bad boy. wait until you see where he is now.

free hot breakfast options. hampton, enjoy our you did a great job. it looks good! ...then fuel up with double points or double miles on your next getaway. make every stay more rewarding and feel the hamptonality welcome back to "unguarded." i'm rachel nichols. chad johnson spent years as one of the nfl's top receivers. but honestly, how good he was at catching passes was nothing at compared to how well he was at marketing himself. the man even had his name legally changed to chad ochocinco, a twist on his jersey number, 85. but it's hardly been smooth

sailing over the last few years and now chad finds himself in a very unexpected place. >> i'm celebrating. i'm going to score. i'm going to score more than once. >> chad ochocinco! >> he was a six-time pro bowl receiver who dazzled fans as much with his personality as he did with his play. >> they changed the dollar bill to say, in chad we trust. >> "dancing with the stars." >> his own iphone app, movies, tv shows, music videos. ♪ >> he even had a lavish winning to a reality tv star. >> the world premiere of the t-ocho show. >> there was a time chad ochocinco seemed to have it all. that time is long gone.

this is quebec, where montreal's canadian football league team is holding training camp. now back to just plain old chad johnson, the 36-year-old is scrapping to get a job. what do you feel like your chances are of actually making the team? >> i think i'll be fine. i think i'll be fine. if i didn't have it, i would say, you know, i don't have it. i'm very realistic. very realistic about it, you know? i can still play at a high level, when opportunity presents itself. and you know, i messed that opportunity up, that i've taken account for, that i would apologize for many times. and this is me having to go from the bottom up. and if it has to be the cfl, then so be it, because all i want to do is play football. >> how johnson messed his opportunity up is well documented. his on-field behavior grew more outrageous over the years.

>> i'm a one-man everything. >> his offfield projects grew more distracting. then in 2012, he was arrested for domestic battery, after his now-ex-wife reported he head butted her during an argument. the next day, the coach of the miami dolphins cut him from what had been his third team in three years. >> in my gut, i didn't think it was going to be beneficial to either party. and moving forward, whether in the short-term or the long-term. >> he made an example. it was a good example. not just for the team, but kids watching. just be careful about the decisions you make. >> i lost two things that i love, honestly. football and being married, being a husband. >> he issued multiple mea culpas. he even changed his name back to johnson to symbolize leaving his old out-of-control persona behind. but when he was unable to find another nfl team to take a chance on him, he decided to broaden out his job hunt in a

very modern fashion. >> i sent a tweet out, i sent a tweet out saying, you know, i would love to play in canada. >> he got an answer from jim potts, the general manager in montreal. >> you know, we did a lot of background investigation with chad about his history. he's proven that he's in great shape, very hungry, just wants to be part of a team. >> i want that feeling again, the butterflies. it was a sigh of relief off the weight of my shoulders. it didn't matter it wasn't the nfl. just that i felt a part of something again was so dope. >> of course, there have been adjustments. there's the language barrier. [ speaking foreign language ] >> there's the unforgiving cfl turf. >> that cut is nasty, man. >> i redid it yesterday. >> but johnson is also finding advantages in being far from home.

>> real cuban cigars, man, for me. >> and then there is the football. johnson says that, finally, it's enough. he's even toned down the touchdown dances and antics that once made him famous. >> he's more reserved than i would have expected, but in his game and his play has really spoken for itself. >> what do you love so much about this game you've got to get back to it? >> competing. week in, week out, competing. and talking trash. >> you miss the trash talk? >> week in, week out. you mess up, you have to deal with the consequences. i made the bed, i laid in it, flow i'm getting up. this has been a slow process of getting up, but i'm getting up. >> you've got to like the accountability he's taken for himself and chad played his first pre-season game with the alouettes tonight. you can follow us on twitter, like us on facebook, or follow us on the web at cnn.com/unguard. we're about the to go on a short

hiatus coming up, but we'll be back next month with a whole new slate of supposed of "unguarded," where the end of the game is just the start of the story. good night. up next, a young boy witnesses a terrible crime. >> she was gagged! she's been tied. her hands were tied and everything. >> the chief suspect virtually turns himself in. >> he appeared exactly like the composite sketch. >> we have him with no alibi. >> but forensic tests failed to tie him to the crime. >> it was not a cheerful day for the prosecution. >> i couldn't believe they were going to let him walk to possibly do this to somebody else. >> could forensics provide the answer? the laural village mobile home park in delaware was home to 32-year-old kaye robinson. a single mother living with her 11-year-old son.