Honestly, I can think of one great candidate for the US job who probably has no hope, JR Carrasco, who coached Uruguay in the first half of the qualifiers. He would really spark this team, his whole focus is on attacking and playing clean soccer along with giving exciting new players a chance. I have never seen Uruguay more exciting than when he coached, especially when they came back from a 2-0 defecit in Brasil to tie the game 3-3. What undid him is the fact that Uruguayan defenders are just too slow to play his system and he didn't tolerate the cynical fouls that Uruguayans are known for. You add in the fact that the guy makes all kinds of crazy comments, and you have someone who could do really well with the US team.
Oops, just read your brother's fine article on the subject, wherein Klinsmann says he wouldn't be interested. Of course, who knows what will change after the WC is over. If Germany wins the Cup, does that make him ready for a change, since he's done all he can do in Germany. Or if they lose, maybe he'll be ready for a change because Germans will villify him? Hard to know, but it sounds like counting on him would be a mistake.
Carrasco would be interesting, but maybe the US doesn't want a coach who makes crazy comments?
I see a family resemblance in writing style here.
Say, now that he's officially free, how about Guus Hiddink?
Another popular choice that must be put on hold (and could be a fantasy) is Germany's Klinsmann - given his affinity for and residency in the US.
How about someone, anyone, who will play 4-4-2?
Carrasco would be interesting, but maybe the US doesn't want a coach who makes crazy comments?
10 Such language - this is a family blog!
Jose from the adidas commercial.
has some interesting stuff to say about our roster construction
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