USMNT Head Coach thread

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So it look like USSF thinks that the coach must come from the MLS. It is notable that the two teams that are playing for MLS cup are coached by an Argentinian and Venezuelan. Do you think any of these two guys are in running?

No one is "in the running".
It's Berhalter.
They clearly wanted an American coach, and for some weird reason, preferred him to Ramos.

"some weird reason" = his brother is a top USSF official

Nepotism and corruption at their worst.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So it look like USSF thinks that the coach must come from the MLS. It is notable that the two teams that are playing for MLS cup are coached by an Argentinian and Venezuelan. Do you think any of these two guys are in running?

No one is "in the running".
It's Berhalter.
They clearly wanted an American coach, and for some weird reason, preferred him to Ramos.

"some weird reason" = his brother is a top USSF official

Nepotism and corruption at their worst.

LMAO. maybe they should follow the shining example and lack of corruption in international soccer.

Oh, wait a minute...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So it look like USSF thinks that the coach must come from the MLS. It is notable that the two teams that are playing for MLS cup are coached by an Argentinian and Venezuelan. Do you think any of these two guys are in running?

No one is "in the running".
It's Berhalter.
They clearly wanted an American coach, and for some weird reason, preferred him to Ramos.

"some weird reason" = his brother is a top USSF official

Nepotism and corruption at their worst.

Yep. It’s a mess. It’s the same stuff for the player selection as well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So it look like USSF thinks that the coach must come from the MLS. It is notable that the two teams that are playing for MLS cup are coached by an Argentinian and Venezuelan. Do you think any of these two guys are in running?

No one is "in the running".
It's Berhalter.
They clearly wanted an American coach, and for some weird reason, preferred him to Ramos.

"some weird reason" = his brother is a top USSF official

Nepotism and corruption at their worst.

LMAO. maybe they should follow the shining example and lack of corruption in international soccer.

Oh, wait a minute...

Most national federations simply try to to find the best possible coach to lead their national team to the WC. Fifa corruption mostly extends to awarding rights to host big tournaments like the WC or electing high ranking Fifa officials. We've had a lot more success in the latter.

[Anonymous]

So it looks like it Berhalter has been hired, according to ESPN. They guy who was fired by Hummarby for "lack of attacking play" will lead our national team.

[Anonymous]

Here's a great read on the new coaching hire. It is fantastic to see a soccer journalist doing his job. https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/sd-sp-soccer-gregg-berhalter-national-team-coach-20181203-story.html?fbclid=IwAR2ZXvpPWjVa57F4MfEb4OoX2EpzF_NMjHFg9l5M_4zA79sZiqVl2CQiJxY

[Anonymous]

Phil Schoen - "Maybe he'll be fantastic and I wish him the best, but I still can't see how a year long, worldwide search, came up with an average coach, of an average team, in an average league as the best choice for the top job in the nation."

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Phil Schoen - "Maybe he'll be fantastic and I wish him the best, but I still can't see how a year long, worldwide search, came up with an average coach, of an average team, in an average league as the best choice for the top job in the nation."

Politics and Nepotism that are so blatant it is ludicrous.

That is US soccer and always has been.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Phil Schoen - "Maybe he'll be fantastic and I wish him the best, but I still can't see how a year long, worldwide search, came up with an average coach, of an average team, in an average league as the best choice for the top job in the nation."

Politics and Nepotism that are so blatant it is ludicrous.

That is US soccer and always has been.

Yep. Read this...it's disgusting how they didn't even interview anyone else--or even him:

https://www.si.com/soccer/2018/12/02/gregg-berhalter-usmnt-manager-us-soccer-earnie-stewart-jay

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Phil Schoen - "Maybe he'll be fantastic and I wish him the best, but I still can't see how a year long, worldwide search, came up with an average coach, of an average team, in an average league as the best choice for the top job in the nation."

Politics and Nepotism that are so blatant it is ludicrous.

That is US soccer and always has been.

Yep. Read this...it's disgusting how they didn't even interview anyone else--or even him:

https://www.si.com/soccer/2018/12/02/gregg-berhalter-usmnt-manager-us-soccer-earnie-stewart-jay

Even Grant Wahl does not like it, even though he seems to try to argue in the end that some unidentified soccer people think that Berhalter is a good hire despite the flawed process. On the other hand, Alexi Lalas, who is normally a big US soccer establishment apologist, said "If the same process to hire Gregg Berhalter had been used to hire Julen Lopetegui or Tata Martino, most wouldn't give a damn about the process." I happen to think they managed to screw up both the process and the choice.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So it looks like it Berhalter has been hired, according to ESPN. They guy who was fired by Hummarby for "lack of attacking play" will lead our national team.

Did you see his news.conference? Full of the same soccer cloches you hear from any decent U13 travel coach.

We're gonna "build from the back," "circulate the ball" and "create chances."

And he wants to bring back the "veterans," like Captain Backpass, so he can "circulate the ball" between him and the goalie until the other team steals it and scores.

Pure genius.

[Anonymous]

*cliches

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Phil Schoen - "Maybe he'll be fantastic and I wish him the best, but I still can't see how a year long, worldwide search, came up with an average coach, of an average team, in an average league as the best choice for the top job in the nation."

Politics and Nepotism that are so blatant it is ludicrous.

That is US soccer and always has been.

Yep. Read this...it's disgusting how they didn't even interview anyone else--or even him:

https://www.si.com/soccer/2018/12/02/gregg-berhalter-usmnt-manager-us-soccer-earnie-stewart-jay

Even Grant Wahl does not like it, even though he seems to try to argue in the end that some unidentified soccer people think that Berhalter is a good hire despite the flawed process. On the other hand, Alexi Lalas, who is normally a big US soccer establishment apologist, said "If the same process to hire Gregg Berhalter had been used to hire Julen Lopetegui or Tata Martino, most wouldn't give a damn about the process." I happen to think they managed to screw up both the process and the choice.

I love Tyler Twellman’s quote in the other article a pp posted. Come on, it’s basically criminal the way they handled this. How does USSF get away with what it does? I think because the parents don’t follow this stuff. They only focus on their kid’s team. There should be a public uprising. And, that former US NationL Spanish coach with multiple titles we didn’t even bother to talk to when he expressed interest? Instead we took a loser that got fired from 2nd division, never won a title and has a losing record. Bravo.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Phil Schoen - "Maybe he'll be fantastic and I wish him the best, but I still can't see how a year long, worldwide search, came up with an average coach, of an average team, in an average league as the best choice for the top job in the nation."

Politics and Nepotism that are so blatant it is ludicrous.

That is US soccer and always has been.

Yep. Read this...it's disgusting how they didn't even interview anyone else--or even him:

https://www.si.com/soccer/2018/12/02/gregg-berhalter-usmnt-manager-us-soccer-earnie-stewart-jay

Even Grant Wahl does not like it, even though he seems to try to argue in the end that some unidentified soccer people think that Berhalter is a good hire despite the flawed process. On the other hand, Alexi Lalas, who is normally a big US soccer establishment apologist, said "If the same process to hire Gregg Berhalter had been used to hire Julen Lopetegui or Tata Martino, most wouldn't give a damn about the process." I happen to think they managed to screw up both the process and the choice.

They should pay attention. People are talking about DA dropping U12. Who do you think made that decision? The same corrupt crowd that hired Berhalter at USSF. Why do you think they don't do anything to curb "pay to play?" Because USSF has become a nonprofit support system for MLS profits. MLS wants you to pay for your kid's development so they can take him at no cost and pay him $30k a year, or some other miserable salary cap number while they throw millions at washed-up Euro players to fill seats and sell jerseys. And USSF just wags its tail and says "Yes, sir."



I love Tyler Twellman’s quote in the other article a pp posted. Come on, it’s basically criminal the way they handled this. How does USSF get away with what it does? I think because the parents don’t follow this stuff. They only focus on their kid’s team. There should be a public uprising. And, that former US NationL Spanish coach with multiple titles we didn’t even bother to talk to when he expressed interest? Instead we took a loser that got fired from 2nd division, never won a title and has a losing record. Bravo.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Phil Schoen - "Maybe he'll be fantastic and I wish him the best, but I still can't see how a year long, worldwide search, came up with an average coach, of an average team, in an average league as the best choice for the top job in the nation."

Politics and Nepotism that are so blatant it is ludicrous.

That is US soccer and always has been.

Yep. Read this...it's disgusting how they didn't even interview anyone else--or even him:

https://www.si.com/soccer/2018/12/02/gregg-berhalter-usmnt-manager-us-soccer-earnie-stewart-jay

Even Grant Wahl does not like it, even though he seems to try to argue in the end that some unidentified soccer people think that Berhalter is a good hire despite the flawed process. On the other hand, Alexi Lalas, who is normally a big US soccer establishment apologist, said "If the same process to hire Gregg Berhalter had been used to hire Julen Lopetegui or Tata Martino, most wouldn't give a damn about the process." I happen to think they managed to screw up both the process and the choice.

I love Tyler Twellman’s quote in the other article a pp posted. Come on, it’s basically criminal the way they handled this. How does USSF get away with what it does? I think because the parents don’t follow this stuff. They only focus on their kid’s team. There should be a public uprising. And, that former US NationL Spanish coach with multiple titles we didn’t even bother to talk to when he expressed interest? Instead we took a loser that got fired from 2nd division, never won a title and has a losing record. Bravo.

They should pay attention. People are talking about DA dropping U12. Who do you think made that decision? The same corrupt crowd that hired Berhalter at USSF. Why do you think they don't do anything to curb "pay to play?" Because USSF has become a nonprofit support system for MLS profits. MLS wants you to pay for your kid's development so they can take him at no cost and pay him $30k a year, or some other miserable salary cap number while they throw millions at washed-up Euro players to fill seats and sell jerseys. And USSF just wags its tail and says "Yes, sir."