Klinsmann named new US national team head coach

[Blue_Tires]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Former German star player and manager Jürgen Klinsmann has been named the new head coach of the US men's national team.

Klinsmann has lived in southern California since 1998 and becomes the first foreign-born US coach to hold the position in 16 years. He takes over the post from Bob Bradley, who was sacked on Thursday after more than four years in the job.

"We are excited to have Jürgen as the head coach of our Men's National Team," said US Soccer President Sunil Gulati.

"He is a highly accomplished player and coach with the experience and knowledge to advance the program. Jürgen has had success in many different areas of the game and we look forward to the leadership he will provide on and off the field."

The 47-year-old Klinsmann will assume the task of steering the US through the CONCACAF regional football grouping in order to qualify for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

"I am proud and honored to be named the head coach of the US men's national team," said Klinsmann following his appointment. "I would like to thank the US Soccer Federation for the opportunity, and I'm excited about the challenge ahead. I am looking forward to bringing the team together for our upcoming match against Mexico and starting on the road toward qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup."



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[ClarkUSA]

1. Thank Gawd. My prayers have been answered, albeit a few years late.

:woohoo:

[MineralMan]

2. That's nice, but isn't it sports news?

Not really an LBN topic, I think.

[HuckleB]

10. Actually, we should be able to discuss national sports teams on LBN.

[dmallind]

3. wasn't he the guy whe elevated flopping to high art? nt

[jakeXT]

4. kicking the can

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4lfra-T31w

[madrchsod]

5. big step in the right direction

there`s no reason why the usa should`t be an elite team.

[fascisthunter]

6. YES! Man was Klinsmann good while he played for the German National Team!!

[rabs]

7. Hoping that Jürgen can wake up the U.S. slumbering giant

but gnawing thought is that once-great players do not necessarily translate into great managers. Diego Maradona (Argentina) and Hugo Sanchez (Mexico) come to mind.

But here's hoping Klinsmann can manage the U.S. into the 2014 Brazil World Cup and come home with a respectable showing.

[Codeine]

8. As happy as I am to see this, we don't have a coaching problem.

Our failures were not Bradley's fault -- we simply lack a sufficient number of truly skilled and technically proficient players. He certainly made some boneheaded moves in certain games (he'll run players to death rather than sub in fresh legs, for example), but most coaches have done silly shit.

Our successes - such as they are - have all been due to the tremendous work rate and tenacity of our mediocre but dedicated players. I doubt Klinsmann will be able to get much more from the team than Bradley was able to get.

[HuckleB]

9. The other concern in regard to Bradley is with his picks.

If Klinsmann makes better choices in terms of creating a team, he might be able to move things forward. Bradley was stuck in a mold, and he couldn't break out.