Klinsmann looking at long-term changes for US
Jurgen Klinsmann has been backed by his boss at the U.S. Soccer Federation as he focuses on long-term changes rather than short-term results.And that's OK with his boss at the U.S. Soccer Federation.
After the former German star and coach replaced Bob Bradley in late July, the Americans drew 1-1 with Mexico and lost to Costa Rica and Belgium 1-0 before last weekend's 1-0 win over Honduras. When Bradley took over from Bruce Arena after the 2006 World Cup when talks between Gulati and Klinsmann lose to reach an agreement Bradley won 10 of his first 11 matches.
The Americans have gone Twenty Three (23) games without scoring more than two goals, since beating Australia 3-1 in their last warmup before the 2010 World Cup.
Klinsmann is trying new formations, new assistants and a new fitness staff. He's also working with Gulati, USSF chief executive officer Dan Flynn and youth technical director Claudio Reyna on planning for next year's Olympics, where players are mostly limited to 23 and under.
Jurgen Klinsmann has been backed by his boss at the U.S. Soccer Federation as he focuses on long-term changes rather than short-term results.And that's OK with his boss at the U.S. Soccer Federation.
After the former German star and coach replaced Bob Bradley in late July, the Americans drew 1-1 with Mexico and lost to Costa Rica and Belgium 1-0 before last weekend's 1-0 win over Honduras. When Bradley took over from Bruce Arena after the 2006 World Cup when talks between Gulati and Klinsmann lose to reach an agreement Bradley won 10 of his first 11 matches.
The Americans have gone Twenty Three (23) games without scoring more than two goals, since beating Australia 3-1 in their last warmup before the 2010 World Cup.
Klinsmann is trying new formations, new assistants and a new fitness staff. He's also working with Gulati, USSF chief executive officer Dan Flynn and youth technical director Claudio Reyna on planning for next year's Olympics, where players are mostly limited to 23 and under.
"That fight, midfield, will really heat up," Klinsmann said. "So we get some interesting situations, and for me as a coach, very good options."
Players headed back to their clubs, but the national team will reform for two games in Europe from Nov. 11-15. One is likely to be at France, which qualified for the European Championship on Tuesday and no longer needs the dates next month for a playoff. The other could be in Eastern Europe.
"Everyone still wants to see wins," Gulati said.
But for now, scores aren't the priority.
"The first few results haven't been great," captain Carlos Bocanegra said. "It's just frustrating, but we're moving in the right direction."
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