Speaking to Football Presse, Hoffard reflected on the evolution of soccer in the United States and why he feels Mauricio Pochettino's side are arriving at the tournament with genuine momentum.
The hosts opened their World Cup campaign in style with a 4-1 victory over Paraguay in Los Angeles, producing one of the most convincing performances in modern USMNT history. Folarin Balogun struck twice, while Christian Pulisic once again demonstrated why he remains the face of American soccer.
For Hoffard, the performance was further evidence that the foundations of the sport in America have never been stronger.
"I think the league's in a great place at the moment," Hoffard told Football Presse.
"Every year, the standard is getting better and better. You're getting more of an influx of money. The league is really trying to find ways to bring more money and attract bigger, better players from around the world."
Hoffard is well qualified to judge that progress.
A former professional goalkeeper, he has spent more than three decades coaching across youth soccer, the college game, Major League Soccer and U.S. national team programmes. His résumé includes spells with the New York Red Bulls, U.S. youth national teams and extensive work in goalkeeper development.
Looking back on his journey, Hoffard believes the growth of MLS has been one of the key drivers behind the national team's improvement.
"I can't say enough about it," he said. "It was an exciting time when I was involved in it. It's only every year getting better and better."
The veteran coach also pointed to the increasing depth available to Pochettino. While previous generations often relied on one or two standout figures, today's squad is filled with players competing at a high level across Europe and North America.
That depth has been critical as the tournament has begun, particularly with concerns surrounding Pulisic's fitness after the Paraguay win. Yet Hoffard believes the overall direction of the team remains positive.
"Personally, I think he's done a pretty good job," Hoffard said of Pochettino.
"It took him a little while. Obviously he's not from here. He didn't understand maybe a lot of the players and how big this country is.
"But I think you're seeing the fruits of their labour over the last three or four games. He's starting to figure it out and he's starting to come together with the group that he really likes and can play in the style he wants."
Hoffard has witnessed American soccer's transformation firsthand.
When he entered coaching, the sport occupied a far smaller place in the American sporting landscape. Today, with the World Cup being played on home soil and record audiences tuning in, the game has reached unprecedented visibility. The United States' opening victory over Paraguay drew enormous attention and provided exactly the kind of statement performance supporters had hoped for.
"We all hope that it keeps us on the map," Hoffard explained.
"Back when David Beckham came to the league, I think it was a huge spark for this league and soccer in general in this country.
"We're hopeful that we'll have a decent performance as a nation in this World Cup and maybe it will springboard things even more."
For Hoffard, however, the real test is still to come.
The United States have made the perfect start, but the former MLS coach knows that tournaments are defined by what happens after the excitement of the opening night fades.
"At the end of the day, it's how are we going to perform?" he said.
"Are we going to get out of the group? If we get out of the group, how far into the knockout rounds are we going to go?
"Ultimately that's going to be the telltale of how successful this World Cup is in shaping the next 10 years of soccer in this country."
After the statement victory over Paraguay, American fans are beginning to believe that the answer could be a long way indeed.