Klinsman to be courted by US national team

I heard this over at ESPN that the US team is going to try to make a run for Jurgen Klinsman...

Now that Germany's world cup run is over, will he consider (or reconsider) coaching the country where he lives...hey, i believe his kids are american.

It's the smartest move USA Soccer ever made.

I'd say the chances are 50/50 given that he lives in Los Angeles.

Hed be better than Bruce Arena:dunce:

I heard on TSN they offered him 3 million a year to coach. I think it would be a good move.

Leo Beenhakker got an offer as well.

Klinsmann, Bierhoff, Löw have done a fantastic so far for Germany and I would consider it a huge blow, if they quit. Look, how many young players were brought up by him.

IMO There's an untapped potential in the US. So many immigrants from Latin America plus all the black kids, who aren't build for basketball, football or baseball. US Soccer is about to make a splash hit. The odds are 55:45 for Germany.

I'm not so sure what gave US Soccer the impression that a domestic coach would get them anywhere.

I'm not so sure what gave US Soccer the impression that a domestic coach would get them anywhere.

I'm not a huge soccer fan, but I think the team's performance in the 2002 World Cup gave the impression that Bruce Arena was on the right track. The team flamed out this year, and a change will be made.

I'm not so sure what gave US Soccer the impression that a domestic coach would get them anywhere.

Except the Quarterfinals of the 2002 World Cup and building the team up to be more than just doormats, this World Cup notwithstanding?

Bruce Arena did a lot of good for the USMNT and I don't think he's some kind of loser (he IS the most successful manager in NCAA and MLS history, IIRC). Though, I think a change to Klinsmann will be a good change.

Now if only certain players will start giving more of a damn on the field...

the US Federation would swallow some pride to a degree, but it would be a fantastic move for them.

Why? He's proven NOTHING yet in football. He's taken a decent German side to the semi's of the World Cup with home advantage but that's about it. He wouldn't be the worst appointment in history, but to say he's done a fantastic job with the Huns is a ridiculous suggestion!

Except the Quarterfinals of the 2002 World Cup and building the team up to be more than just doormats, this World Cup notwithstanding?

Bruce Arena did a lot of good for the USMNT and I don't think he's some kind of loser (he IS the most successful manager in NCAA and MLS history, IIRC). Though, I think a change to Klinsmann will be a good change.

Now if only certain players will start giving more of a damn on the field...

He did that in 2002 with no expectations, which was a great accomplishment, I will give credit for that. But then look at the step back the team took this year. They were almost as bad as they were in 1998. It's time to make the next step.


A lot of these so called great American players play against competition against crap. MLS is a league for guys from 2nd tier countries. No one from Europe wants to come play over here.

Why? He's proven NOTHING yet in football. He's taken a decent German side to the semi's of the World Cup with home advantage but that's about it. He wouldn't be the worst appointment in history, but to say he's done a fantastic job with the Huns is a ridiculous suggestion!

The "Huns"?:help:

Wow. The year is 2006, in case you don't know.

Why? He's proven NOTHING yet in football.
Okay then.
He's taken a decent German side to the semi's of the World Cup with home advantage but that's about it.
Heh, wait a minute...you just said he has proven nothing yet ?

He did that in 2002 with no expectations, which was a great accomplishment, I will give credit for that. But then look at the step back the team took this year. They were almost as bad as they were in 1998. It's time to make the next step.That's a bit short-sighted.

Italy and the Czech Republic are top nations and Ghana showed they know how to play the game as well. It was an impossible task for Bruce, you can't blame him.

They were almost as bad as they were in 1998.
I agree with just about everything else you said, but this is a bit harsh. We got beat by Iran in 1998. We got a tie with one of the finalists this year. The other two teams we played were really, really good. We came out flat against the Czechs and against Ghana, we didn't have any players who were as good as Pimpong, Appiah, or Essien. There is no shame in losing the way we did this time around, just lots of frustration.

I heard this over at ESPN that the US team is going to try to make a run for Jurgen Klinsman...

Now that Germany's world cup run is over, will he consider (or reconsider) coaching the country where he lives...hey, i believe his kids are american.

Ahhh they've been writing about it for over a month now.

He is quite popular here, and everyone loves the style of play he brings. It wouldn't be the end of the world if he decided to go with the Americans as I'm sure there are plenty of capable replacements, but I think the DFB will probably do what they can to convince him to stay on. The media and fans here are quite pleased with his and the team's performance, the exciting up tempo brand of soccer he introduced, and the relatively successful tournament considering the low (for Germany at least) expectations coming in for the young team. And if Italy had wasted just that one more of the gazillion corners they had, we would more than likely be watching him coach in Berlin on Sunday. Just that close. I do hope he stays and helps to continue to grow some of the emerging talents he has brought in.

I think the last thing USA needs is someone like Klinsman. They would need a more boring tactical coach that will pound the concepts of defensive pressure into the players. Of course if that someone is a good motivator it helps.

Of course if they get someone brilliant like Scolari or Hiddink (tied up in Russia until 2008) they would get the full package.

I think the last thing USA needs is someone like Klinsman. They would need a more boring tactical coach that will pound the concepts of defensive pressure into the players. Of course if that someone is a good motivator it helps.

Of course if they get someone brilliant like Scolari or Hiddink (tied up in Russia until 2008) they would get the full package.

As long as I never see Donovan on the pitch again (let alone with the Captain's armband, I almost vomited) I don't care who the coach is. His disappearing act puts anything David Copperfield has ever done to shame.

Okay then.

Heh, wait a minute...you just said he has proven nothing yet ?

Getting a decent side to the semi-final of your own World Cup proves nothing.

Getting a decent side to the semi-final of your own World Cup proves nothing.

I agree the fans carried this Germany quite a bit. However, No matter how you think about it, he reached the maximum result with this German team that is not exceptional, that says enough.

Leo Beenhakker got an offer as well.

i know there is also strong speculation that beenhakker may be named Poland coach