Klinsmann withdraws from consideration

Juergen Klinsmann released a statement today, saying:

Sunil and I have concluded our discussions about the US men’s national team program, and I have withdrawn my name from consideration as coach. I’m not going to go into details about our conversations. But, I certainly want to wish the next coach of the U.S. men’s national team much success, and I want to, also, thank Sunil for the opportunity to exchange ideas

According to a source close to the negotiations, Bob Bradley is next on the list. Wait. Bob Bradley? Seriously? That’s like saying, “I guess I can’t get the BMW, so I’ll just ride this Big Wheel instead.” OK, that might be a little harsh but I expect everyone to now call him Bob “Big Wheel” Bradley.

According to the same story, “issues of executive control over the U.S. program” were at the center of the Klinsmann/USSF dispute.

Update I: Trekker backtracks, says money, adidas not the issue.

Update II: Ives Galarcep says the announcement is coming tomorrow, but it is official right now: Bradley is in for at least the next six months.