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Dec 29, 2016

Solo's cowards to Klinsmann's exit: a review of 2016 in US soccer

Disappointing results dominated the landscape for both the women’s and men’s teams this year as some famous names slipped off center stageThe USMNT had never lost a World Cup qualifying game in Guatemala when they played there in March, but a 21-game unbeaten streak against their opponents was about to end in abject fashion. Related: Guatemala 2-0 USA: World Cup 2018 qualifying – as it happened Related: Argentina hammer four past outclassed USA to reach Copa América final Related: Hope Solo ignores Zika chants to star in USA Olympic soccer win over France Related: Hope Solo's punishment shows that women are judged more harshly | Shireen Ahmed Related: Mexico's Rafael Márquez scores late winner to stun USA in World Cup...

Nov 22, 2016

US fans wanted Jürgen Klinsmann out but they may come to regret his exit

The German coach had many faults but he leaves the game in America in a much better place after his time in chargeThe end came on Monday, in a terse press release from US Soccer, with a couple of nice quotes tacked on. Jürgen Klinsmann, the manager hired to great acclaim in 2011, was out of a job. Two bad losses – to Mexico and Costa Rica – in World Cup qualifying proved too much for USSF President Sunil Gulati to stomach. It is thought that the LA Galaxy coach, Bruce Arena, will return to the job he held from 1998-2006. Related: Jürgen Klinsmann out as US soccer coach, Arena favored as successor Related: What options does Jürgen Klinsmann have?...