Following up my last post about coaching vacancies, US coach Bruce Arena was a quick target for critics, following the Americans' crash-out of the group stage yesterday. I have to agree with the calls for fresh blood at top. Arena was clearly out of ideas for this cup. Four shots on goal in three games and only 1 goal (of our own)?! Disastrous.
Further, Arena is a prickly and arrogant personality. Not exactly the type of person to build support for the US team. Following the 2 losses, all Arena could is blame his players (yea, sure they were at fault, but a coach accepts the responsibility for his team) and the refs.
I'd like to the US team get serious and go after a major coach with top-flight experience. Klinsman's probably a long-shot but the fact he lives in America is enticing. Zico or Guus Hiddink would be great choices, as well. Each has done well with their current teams. I especially like the attacking style Hiddink has brought to the Socceroos. Or we could look at someone like Martin O'Neill, a great manager at Celtic, who is looking to get back in the game. Assuming he would move to America, he'd bring a great talent for picking talent and arranging a strong side. Plus, we love Irish accents and O'Neill would no doubt do a great job selling the game here.
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