Klinsmann for US Soccer Coach?

**cj001f** · 12-05-2006, 08:07 PM

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16057043/

He'd definitely be able to get the respect of the players. Not so sure how Pekerman would work out.

**ggski** · 12-05-2006, 09:21 PM

In my opinion Klinsmann is a terrific choice:
1. He has played and won at the highest level in club and international competitions. As you mentioned...because of this he will command the utmost respect from the players.
2. Having played in a number of countries, he will have insight into tactics and player psyche's (psycho's?) on a level most coaches never reach.
3. He understands the value of modern training methods and how important athleticism is in the modern game (Arena placed to much emphasis on pure skill which is effective against the smaller latin teams...but, as a result we continually get manhandeled by the larger more athletic European nations).
4. He lives in So Cal where the team training center is, communicates very well in multiple languages and knows our domestic leagues and youth structure very well.
5. Most importantly...under tremendous fan and media pressure he took at sub par German team and nearly ran the table at this summer's world cup. He got it done when it really mattered.
No other "candidate" brings all these unque variables to the table.

As a former pro in the US and England, I would have loved to play for him.

**jtran10** · 12-05-2006, 09:28 PM

Originally Posted by ggski

In my opinion Klinsmann is a terrific choice:
1. He has played and won at the highest level in club and international competitions. As you mentioned...because of this he will command the utmost respect from the players.
2. Having played in a number of countries, he will have insight into tactics and player psyche's (psycho's?) on a level most coaches never reach.
3. He understands the value of modern training methods and how important athleticism is in the modern game (Arena placed to much emphasis on pure skill which is effective against the smaller latin teams...but, as a result we continually get manhandeled by the larger more athletic European nations).
4. He lives in So Cal where the team training center is, communicates very well in multiple languages and knows our domestic leagues and youth structure very well.
5. Most importantly...under tremendous fan and media pressure he took at sub par German team and nearly ran the table at this summer's world cup. He got it done when it really mattered.
No other "candidate" brings all these unque variables to the table.

As a former pro in the US and England, I would have loved to play for him.

Pretty much somes it up. Plus, Pekerman doesn't even speak english. Klinsmann should be the man.

**Camilo** · 12-05-2006, 10:37 PM

U.S. soccer leaning toward Klinsmann as coach

That headline is pretty funny. . . considering they've been wanting him badly for a while now.

**cj001f** · 12-06-2006, 12:46 PM

Well said ggski!

Originally Posted by Camilo

That headline is pretty funny. . . considering they've been wanting him badly for a while now.

Heh

**birdman829** · 12-06-2006, 01:01 PM

I heard while watching the Barca - Werder Bremen game yesterday that the rumor was just that, a rumor. It would be nice though and you never know so we can always hope.

**vano** · 12-06-2006, 01:07 PM

That would rock! I think Klinsmans greatest achievement as a coach is that he made watching the German world cup team actually fun. The German style in recent history "methodically choke your opponent into submission" with relentless defense. The only exception to this in recent World Cup history was 1990 when Germany won. Even then, the final game was won by methodically wearing Argentina down and scoring a crappy penalty.

I really hope that Klisman, not only turns the US team around for the next world cup, but will also make them fluid and exciting to watch.

**mn_teleswede** · 12-06-2006, 02:42 PM

... considering that one of the major hickups was Klinsman is sponsored by adidas and has been a staunch supporter of them since day one- not any more as of this past week, he and adidas have parted their ways.

It is a decision that Adidas is none to pleased about in the soccer circles.

I feel that the American soccer player is very different than other soccer players, just as SOuth AMericans are different than Yurp based players both tactically and technically. **There are always those that are skilled enough to adapt to any type of playing style (ROnaldinho, Crespo, Marquez, etc.) , but by in large, a national team should reflect its culture. IMHO - THe US did this in 2002, but failed miserably this summer in trying to adopt tactics that do not work to their strengths.

Bring in the new kids- challenge for playing time- don't give it to the guys who have been their forever.

On another random note- the German National Team, (who has been wearing Adidas since 1950), was recently approached by Nike and offered a huuuuuuuuuuge contract offer to drop Adidas and move over to Nike.