all you self-hating eurosnobs should be taking a long, sobering look in the mirror right now. we quadrupled Bob Bradley's salary for THIS?? it was a travesty at the time of the hire, it's an even larger travesty now. at least this lessons the pressure on Jason Kreis when he takes the job next.

note: this is only a partial swipe with key points, full article is much longer if you want to click through the link.

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http://aol.sportingnews.com/soccer/story/2013-03-19/jurgen-klinsmann-us-mens-soccer-coach-national-team-usa-american-world-cup-2013

In conversation after conversation, the same themes emerged:

— Klinsmann and chief assistant Martin Vasquez either lack the tactical acumen and game-day chops to successfully lead the team or fail to communicate their wishes effectively.

— Too much time and too many resources are spent on initiatives that don’t translate to the field.

— Constant lineup changes and building resentment over the perceived importance and attitude of the German-born players are harming team chemistry.

This group isn’t on the same page with its coach or each other, and the World Cup campaign might be in peril unless that changes. Sources painted a picture of a coach whose big ideas might not fit a team he could be in danger of losing.