Report: Klinsmann hired by U.S. Soccer
Finally, a rumor that sounds legitimate.
Jamie Trecker is reporting that Jurgen Klinsmann will be named the new coach of the U.S. Men’s National Team within the next two weeks.
According to the story, there were two obstacles to getting the deal done. The first was Klinsmann’s relationship with adidas (versus the team’s relationship with Nike). The second hurdle was the “issue of power-sharing.” According to Trecker:
Former coach Bruce Arena had carved out a wide swath for himself during his tenure, and Klinsmann has reportedly demanded that he too be essentially the sole decision-maker on national team matters
Of course, this all comes one day after we wondered what was taking so long. Frankly, I still wonder (assuming this will be made official within two weeks) if Klinsi will have enough time to properly prepare for the Denmark friendly.
Update: John speculates that, considering the source, this could be just another rumor. Perhaps, but when you combine it with the Cheruldolo incident it seems more plausible.
Update II: The AP has picked up the story, citing “a person with knowledge of the negotiations” who was “speaking on condition of anonymity because talks are ongoing.” This is significant. As your friendly, neighborhood blogger, I have the luxury of being able to report what is being reported; not so with the AP, who will independently verify the information.
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Just to be clear, I hope I am wrong, but I just thought I would throw that tidbit our there for consideration.
I’ll laugh when I see Sven Goran-Eriksson standing next to Gulati at the press conference.
Of course once I realize it is not just a clever prank, I’ll be crying and moving to Canada.
Sounds like we have competing unnamed sources.
Hmmm maybe adidas is plotting to use all its newfound wealth from Teamgeist sales to buy Nike
Then it’ll be a true takeover of US Soccer.
I jest.
Finally got to play pickup with a real Teamgeist the other day. Very nice, but still too damn expensive!
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I think Klinsmann’s next move would be to add Joel Erkkinen to the National roster based solely on his performance versus team Quatch over the weekend. AP has not yet picked this up.
Performance? Is that what we’re calling that spectacle?
I’m just reporting what was reported to me. I suppose spectacle works. Although “Brilliance” could also be appropriate. I will check with my source and get back to you.
It wouldn’t surprise me if the holdup was the Nike/adidas issue. I sure would love to know the particulars of any ‘agreement’ they hammer out if it really is Klinsmann because you know he won’t agree to kick adidas to the curb completely.
Joel,
Speaking of brilliance.
OK… THAT is awesome.
Speaking of brilliance
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[...] Klinsmann was rumored to be fielding an offer from Mexico. Frank Yallop stated that he didn’t want the job just as Steve Nicol said he’d be happy to take the job, thank you very much. In November, Jose Peckerman was rumored to have accepted the job and later that month, Steve Cherundolo told German TV that Klinsmann was in. This was confirmed in December when various media reported that the deal was done. [...]
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