The 52-year-old was fired after two consecutive world cup qualifier losses earlier this month. Klinsmann took over the squad back in 2011. He led the men’s national team to a record of 55 wins and 27 losses with 16 tie.
U.S. Soccer Federation President Sunil Gulati says the organization is appreciative of Klinsmann’s work over five years. Klinsmann led the squad to the knockout stage in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
Klinsmann was under contract until after the 2018 World Cup, but Team USA were handed defeats by Mexico and Costa Rica in the World cup qualifiers earlier this month. The team is trying to secure a spot in the 2018 World Cup that will take place in Russia. These losses led Klinsmann to being shown the door.
Credit, ESPN
Credit, NY Times
Los Angeles Galaxy manager, Bruce Arena, agreed to a deal with the U.S. Soccer Federation to return as Team USA’s manager. Arena previously coached the national team in the 2002 and 2006 World Cups.
Arena led the Galaxy to a record of 125 wins, 70 losses and 79 tie. Arena and his Galaxy squad made it to the Major League Soccer Finals four times, winning three out of the four trips. The 65-year-old managed the Galaxy for eight years and won three Major League Soccer titles and two MLS’ Supporters’ Shield. The Galaxy will start their search for a new manager to replace Arena.
By, Lucas Talbot
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Photo Credit, ESPN and NY Times
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