DJ V Lawrence Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 http://msn.foxsports.com/soccer/story/6227768The German legend who coached Germany to 3rd place in the last World Cup, and has a title or two as a player, will become the new coach of the U.S. National team! For those unaware, he was the no-brainer runaway favorite that the U.S. wanted as coach. His signing will virtually give U.S. soccer a new respect from an international stand-point, and make us one of the favorites in 2010.Prior to the World Cup, the U.S. will be part of Copa America (one of the biggest tournaments in North and South American sports) and the Gold Cup (hosted in the U.S., and will have two quarterfinal games held in Houston). I think soccer hasn't been as big as it could have been because of how disappointing the national team has been in the World Cup. Even a 4th place finish could change all that. Let's hope Klinsmann can get the job done. I LOVE AMERICA!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ V Lawrence Posted December 6, 2006 Author Share Posted December 6, 2006 Correction: He MAY sign with the U.S.. FoxSports is completely convinced that this will happen, but ESPN first came out and said it's just speculation. All our nationial papers are reporting now that it's official that he's the person under hot pursuit. If signed, it will be a HUGE story though. Here's the Chronicle report on where things stand...http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/headli...ts/4381414.htmlThere will probably be coaching changes in MLS as a result. Also expect much more ABC coverage of U.S. soccer matches should a guy like Klinsmann lead the team. He'll probably demand a lot of mainstream media support to help the team, and U.S. Soccer and ABC/ESPN will probably be in heavy negotiations should he be signed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Marty Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 I used to hate soccer but now i am starting to like it now. btw your clips of the week. i like cheese 1980's stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ V Lawrence Posted December 7, 2006 Author Share Posted December 7, 2006 http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id...971&cc=5901Right after FoxSports reports the guaranteed signing of Klinsmann, ESPN reports that Klinsmann withdrew his name from consideration earlier today for reasons unknown. What's not known is if it's true, or if it's a negotiating ploy. What is speculated is that the issue isn't money, but authority in U.S. sports. The man led Germany to 3rd place in the World Cup. Give the man all the authority he wants!!!If the story is true, it'd be a MAJOR blow to American sports. He would have been the first former World Cup champion to coach our country. What's America's plan-B? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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