Klinsmann Headed to US Soccer?
July 12, 2006
Just after the US squad was knocked out of the Cup a few friends as well as — I’m sure — many others discussed next steps for US Soccer. We — Chris, Ed and I — had a IM debate over what we thought should take place to help propel our program forward (see IM exchange and related discussion below).
Well, a few hours ago the New York Times reported that Klinsmann Stepped Down. What could this mean for the US? I say we snatch him up quick. Invest in Jurgen Klinsmann and give him the opportunity to take our country to the next level. A World Cup champion player that has proven himself on the biggest stage as a player and coach could do so many things for the USA if we truely give him the reigns.
As I spoke of previously, someone like Klinsmann brings experience and the understanding of a passionate football culture - it would be up to the American soccer community to help drive the expectations. Klinsmann, as a coach is youthful and what I mean by that is - he could have a very productive 10+ years of coaching in him. Wouldn’t it be great to have a World Cup champion player that has been there and won it before and delivered a pretty powerful result reaching the semi-finals in his first run as a coach at the helm?
Someone like Klinsmann loves challenges and taking the US program to the next level would be a challenge I’m sure he would welcome. We have the talent and chemistry - we just need a soccer scientist like Klinsmann to mix the right formula.
All in favor — ZIKKI ZAKKI ZIKKI ZAKKI HOY HOY HOY!!!!
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