EoS has learned that both Klinsmann and U.S. U-23 coach Andi Herzog are set to meet with Sunil Gulati and representatives of U.S. Soccer today in conversations that could shape the future of the U.S. Men’s program.
Or maybe not, if this report is true. Klinsmann is having dinner with Obama and Merkel. Amazing.Klinsmann and Herzog are meeting with the USSF brass today.
http://www.empireofsoccer.com/decision-day-klinsmann-to-meet-heads-of-u-s-soccer-today-55729/
Whether Jurgen Klinsmann keeps his job as coach of the United States men's national team in the wake of Tuesday's 4-0 loss in Costa Rica remains to be seen. But the U.S. Soccer Federation has been gauging the interest of potential replacements since at least late last year, multiple sources have told ESPN FC.
U.S. Soccer has been in contact with LA Galaxy boss Bruce Arena and Sporting Kansas City counterpart Peter Vermes within the past 12 months, the sources said. The federation declined to comment on Thursday.
Oh man, the only thing better than Bielsa as manager would be Bielsa as TD. Say what you want about the man, but he has very clear ideas about football philosophy and would implement it at all levels. The fact that it focuses on press and requires a ton of stamina, a trait the US excels at, would probably work well.U.S. Soccer has weighed replacements for Jurgen Klinsmann for year - sources
And this, also from Jeff Carlisle. @Cellar-Door
It is sort of funny that the Global Wheel of Tactics has spun around to emphasizing a few traditional strengths of the USMNT--counterattacking, conditioning, general try-hard-ness--just as the USMNT is going backwards in those categories.Oh man, the only thing better than Bielsa as manager would be Bielsa as TD. Say what you want about the man, but he has very clear ideas about football philosophy and would implement it at all levels. The fact that it focuses on press and requires a ton of stamina, a trait the US excels at, would probably work well.
I doubt they'd be calling him a genius, but if your point is that many would have a different POV if the results were different, I mean, of course.If we beat Costa Rica using the same tactics as in the 0-4 loss the people crucifying him now would have called him a genius.
Honestly, who cares if it's mid-cycle? If the players have checked out on JK, then new blood should "re-inspire" them and they're through 2 of the 3 toughest games in the Hex and they should be able to recover.U.S. Soccer has weighed replacements for Jurgen Klinsmann for year - sources
And this, also from Jeff Carlisle. @Cellar-Door
I was laughing maniacally to myself about this during the CR game. "Where the hell is the USMNT that was unskilled but was at the very least relentless and fast as f***?" Sure, some of it was on the bench and/or injured, but the Jones/Bradley pairing is just killing us there. Watching Bobby Wood it's hard not to wish upon a star for 9 more guys just like him. He is the archetype, except that he's also skilled to boot.It is sort of funny that the Global Wheel of Tactics has spun around to emphasizing a few traditional strengths of the USMNT--counterattacking, conditioning, general try-hard-ness--just as the USMNT is going backwards in those categories.
I'm not sure I understand this. The preference for aggressive pressing systems has been in style since 2008 with Pep at Barca, if not earlier. Sampaoli, Pochettino, and others have continued its spread. Obviously, 2008 predates Jurgen in the US.It is sort of funny that the Global Wheel of Tactics has spun around to emphasizing a few traditional strengths of the USMNT--counterattacking, conditioning, general try-hard-ness--just as the USMNT is going backwards in those categories.
At first quick glance I read this as it being a dream to think Bielsa is possible but then OH SHIT NO TILDE.
I WANT TO BELIEVE.
You have to feel for Bobby Wood, a guy who plays for both the US and Hamburg. The suffering must be exquisite.Watching Bobby Wood it's hard not to wish upon a star for 9 more guys just like him. He is the archetype, except that he's also skilled to boot.
You have to feel for Bobby Wood, a guy who plays for both the US and Hamburg. The suffering must be exquisite.
I don't ever remember anything like that. About the only thing in the ballpark would be whatever his quote was about not being about to beg Joe Red to pick the U.S.I doubt they'd be calling him a
I see Arena's name in every article--didn't he have a quote about not liking dual-nationals?
It's a tweet in Spanish from Pablo Marino of bein sports that it sounds like Bielsa is a possibility for USMNT.On mobile--what's it say?
He'd probably take it over last year, kicking ass on behalf of a second-division club team and struggling to get minutes for the USA. All he's doing is showcasing himself to bigger clubs, who of course understand the difference between individual and team performance.You have to feel for Bobby Wood, a guy who plays for both the US and Hamburg. The suffering must be exquisite.
I don't ever remember anything like that. About the only thing in the ballpark would be whatever his quote was about not being about to beg Joe Red to pick the U.S.
Normalization, indeed."Players on the nat'l team should be American. If they're born in other countries, we aren't making progress." -Bruce Arena
I agree with that as well (I even joked during the USA-Mexico moment of solidarity that it's in their best interest to not deport all Mexicans because then the team would suck) but he shat all over his point by displaying his ignorance. That's why stupid people should speak in simple terms, since it's harder for them to trip over their lack of intelligence.I agree with Arena to the extent that a heavy reliance on foreign-born (read: foreign-developed) players highlights the failings of our domestic developmental capacity.
That's still not a very 'Murican-sounding team.For shits and giggles, it's Friday so I took a quick stab at an "All-American" XI:
Altidore** - Wood***Bradley's accent is disqualifying
Bedoya** - Stanko* - Kljestan** - Pulisic**
Whoever** - Besler - Cameron - Yedlin**
Howard
**Subject to extreme vetting
True:That's still not a very 'Murican-sounding team.
Too lazy to Google this, but isn't Wondo the only recent Native American USMNT player of note? The true American team would be just him, if you want to go to the logical extremes.Wondolowski? Go back to Poland or wherever
Also Guzan sounds foreign. TIM HOWARD FOREVAH
Klinsmann lineup. Pretty sure he is playing out of position. I always thought he was midfielder for his club.I like that Whoever guy. Need a few more like him.
I guess in this scenario Bruce is the arbiter of what's the proper amount of patriotism? I don't know much about him, to be honest, but he doesn't sound very bright to me.More Arena on dual nationals, this time from a podcast he did earlier this year:
A true American would send Wondo a small pox infected blanket for Christmas.Too lazy to Google this, but isn't Wondo the only recent Native American USMNT player of note? The true American team would be just him, if you want to go to the logical extremes.
He's still an insufferable, arrogant douchebag:Speaking in a telephone interview, Klinsmann — who had recently returned from Berlin, where he attended a state dinner last week with President Obama and Angela Merkel, the chancellor of Germany — said he had exchanged text messages with Sunil Gulati, the president of U.S. Soccer, and that he expected to talk with Gulati in the coming days.
Jurgen Klinsmann, whose status as coach of the United States national team is under intense scrutiny, said Sunday night that he is “very comfortable” with his position and that he believes those calling for him to be fired are “being disrespectful” and “ignoring the facts” of his tenure leading the American team.
So much for the Klinsmann values of (a) going outside one's "comfort zone" and (b) defining a strong soccer culture by the criticism/pressure placed on the team.He added: “The fact is, we lost two games. There is a lot of talk from people who don’t understand soccer or the team.”
“I always made it clear to Sunil, if you really want to move up to the top 15 in the world, you need to have consistency in what you’re doing,” Klinsmann said. “If you react emotionally, you will become a roller coaster.”
World class grifter.Another interview, this time with the NY Times.
He hasn't met with Gulati yet:
He's still an insufferable, arrogant douchebag:
So much for the Klinsmann values of (a) going outside one's "comfort zone" and (b) defining a strong soccer culture by the criticism/pressure placed on the team.
And lastly, he's preaching the values of consistency (lol):
Bielsa as TD would be a very good thing IMO. A philosophical type like him might be interested in that.I don't think it matters whether he's in just through Russia or not. They have plenty of time to figure that out. The managerial maturity suggested by this decision makes me hopeful that they'll consider risk-taking managers going forward. For the purposes of qualification, and lacking a lengthy time to get up to speed with his charges, Arena is the best available choice. Failure to qualify for Russia (even if they go 0-3 there) is about the only thing that could threaten Gulati's tenure; qualify, and he then has the flexibility to take another risk. Plus he can ease a Bielsa in by appointing him TD before he's appointed HC.
I hope this raises Gulati up in your esteem, TB. He gave his guy plenty of rope, plenty of time to institute a coherent system that could show progress, and only took action when the man's choices veered from the banal into the bizarre.