World Cup Archives
USA vs. Mexico: Klinsmann Makes His Coaching Debut
Posted August 10, 2011, 6:30 pm by Ty Duffy (208 Comments)
While fans may be thirsty for vengeance, Klinsmann, responsibly, will treat this match as a friendly. He wants to “get to know” the players and considers the result “no big deal.” It is Mexico, but it’s also meaningless as the U.S. does not face another competitive match until June.
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U.S. World Cup Qualifying May Be “Around the Corner.” That Shouldn’t Cause Anxiety.
Posted August 3, 2011, 6:30 pm by Ty Duffy (40 Comments)
If this team fails to qualify, Klinsmann, Gulati and every last U.S. Soccer staff member should be tarred, feathered, paraded through the streets and run across the border with pitchforks. I’m only half kidding.
[ Read More... ]What Will the USMNT Lineup Look Like Under Klinsmann?
Posted August 1, 2011, 2:45 pm by Ty Duffy (38 Comments)
If you’re expecting an immediate, radical departure from Bob Bradley’s regime, you may be disappointed.
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Top European Clubs Threaten to Break From FIFA, Could Force Radical Reform.
Posted July 31, 2011, 2:45 pm by Ty Duffy (7 Comments)
In 2014, European clubs could break from FIFA and UEFA, creating their own super league and refusing to release players for international duty.
[ Read More... ]It’s Official. Jürgen Klinsmann Appointed Coach of the U.S. Men’s National Team
Posted July 29, 2011, 12:29 pm by Ty Duffy (142 Comments)
After extended, unrequited flirtation worthy of a Sandra Bullock romantic comedy, Sunil Gulati finally pulled the trigger. German legend Jürgen Klinsmann has become coach of the U.S. Men’s national team.
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Bob Bradley Fired as USMNT Head Coach. Who Replaces Him?
Posted July 28, 2011, 3:17 pm by Ty Duffy (101 Comments)
US Soccer fired Bob Bradley. Is the Klinsmann era finally upon us, or should we prepare for an underwhelming domestic replacement?
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Boost In Soccer Comes As Soccer Budgets May Be Cut
Posted July 23, 2011, 4:34 pm by BigLeadSports (1 Comment)
Without the FIFa championship, critics are asking, How long will the U.S, Women’s team moment in the spotlight last? Beyond endorsements, national sports groups are touting the real benefit of what the athletes did in Germany.
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