Cherundolo: Jurgen Klinsmann the Next U.S. Coach
That quick little search for the next United States national soccer coach seems to be taking a bit longer than some might have anticipated, but in the interim we can all sit back and be entertained by the speculation and rumors.
A few days back we learned that former Argentina Jose Pekerman would take the gig. Not so fast my friends. The word today is that Jurgen Klinsmann is the man and that word comes from none other than U.S. and Hanover defender Steve Cherundolo via German television.
Asked whether the former Germany trainer will become Team USA trainer, Cherundolo responded, “According to my information, yes.” There has been no official confirmation yet, as US Football Federation president Sunil Gulati was scheduled to announce the new coach during the first December week.
Who knows where Churondolo gets his information (possibly from our USA World Cup Blog?), but I happen to think that the longer the delay the more likely it will, in fact, be Klinsmann. The former German boss is enjoying his time off and is in no rush to get back into the grind. The U.S. has time to wait and will do so if they can land Klinsmann. That’s where things stand today in the rumor world. Tune in tomorrow for an entirely different story.
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By Connor Fabiano | November 28th, 2006 at 3:06 pm 
I SO HOPE THIS IS TRUE!!!!
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By peter jachode | November 28th, 2006 at 3:14 pm wenn klinsmann USA trainer wird’
dann ist er einer der grossten
VERRATER des landes—kein DEUTSCHER soll mit ihm niemals mehr sprechen—es ist in meinen augen ein sch—-und
verrater—–wie kann denn ein echter deutscher sein vaterland
den rucken zeigen–ich hoffe ;das ALLE guten DEUTSCHEN
klinsmann nicht mehr als DEUTSCHER ansehen..
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By neocon | November 28th, 2006 at 5:39 pm Thankfully that horrible rumour that Pekerman is taking over has past.
I would really like to see Klinsman implement his system and philospohy of football on this young US team. In order for the States to be effective they should be playing a European type football.
I personally not only believe Euro football the most enjoyable to watch but the most dominant. Consider the final four teams in the WC were all from Europe.
By mark | November 29th, 2006 at 6:04 am Connor Fabiano | November 28th, 2006 at 3:06 pm
I SO HOPE THIS IS TRUE!!!!
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peter jachode | November 28th, 2006 at 3:14 pm
wenn klinsmann USA trainer wird’
dann ist er einer der grossten
VERRATER des landes—kein DEUTSCHER soll mit ihm niemals mehr sprechen—es ist in meinen augen ein sch—-und
verrater—–wie kann denn ein echter deutscher sein vaterland
den rucken zeigen–ich hoffe ;das ALLE guten DEUTSCHEN
klinsmann nicht mehr als DEUTSCHER ansehen..
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neocon | November 28th, 2006 at 5:39 pm
Thankfully that horrible rumour that Pekerman is taking over has past.
I would really like to see Klinsman implement his system and philospohy of football on this young US team. In order for the States to be effective they should be playing a European type football.
I personally not only believe Euro football the most enjoyable to watch but the most dominant. Consider the final four teams in the WC were all from Europe.
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and that’s why you know nothing about football !!!
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By dick | November 29th, 2006 at 7:32 am neocon is a moron
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By neocon | November 29th, 2006 at 9:02 am mark thanks for reposting my comments, it can’t be repeated often enough.
By duke | November 29th, 2006 at 10:17 pm ya the US needs Argentine rejects! Please keep your losers in your country!!!!
By Dempsey to Fulham | November 30th, 2006 at 4:57 am From the BBC Sports:
Fulham have agreed a deal to sign 23-year-old forward Clint Dempsey from American side New England Revolution. (The Times)
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By mk | November 30th, 2006 at 9:02 am duke, Argentine rejects?!, give me a fucking break. The US can learn a thing or two from Argentinian soccer
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By Chuck | December 1st, 2006 at 8:51 am Note to Bob:
Slight typo in the last paragraph… If he IS reading this blog, I’m sure he would notice how his name is spelled…
Feel free to delete this comment…
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By rey | December 1st, 2006 at 10:13 pm klinsmann is going to take the u.s. real far. GO GERMANY
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By peter jachode | December 2nd, 2006 at 1:32 am please do me a big favour
contact KLINSMANN and tell him==
stay out of germany from now on
germany has no use for TRAITORS
in my eyes klinsmann is no german any longer…..
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By gunter | December 2nd, 2006 at 9:28 am Hi peter jachode
I passed on your message to Mr.Cherundolo and he told me that Klinsmann is fine with it. This might surprise you but he gave the following reason.
He said that calling your opinion insignificant gives you much too much credit. Who are you? What have you done for Germany? What have you done for Football? What have you done for German Football?
So that’s why he will continue to sleep like a baby regardless of what you think.
By LA Fam | December 3rd, 2006 at 8:43 am Peter, Du spinnst. Die deutsche Presse hat unsere Juergen verraten. Ausserdem wohnt er hier bei uns… ja, richtig, er wohnt bei uns in Kalifornien. Ausserdem, habe ich mit vielen Deutschen gesprochen, die zugestimmt haben, dass Juergen die USA uebernimmt, da ihn Deutschland so schlecht behandelt hat. Also, Peter, wie man hier so schoen sagt… Get used to it.
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By LA Fam | December 3rd, 2006 at 8:46 am I agree, the USA does not need to take rejects from other countries. The USA should have the coach who was first rejected by Germany and then begged to stay and a couch that other countries want as well. Summa Summarum: JK
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By LA Fam | December 3rd, 2006 at 8:50 am all this would mean, my dear Peter, that Germany at best can elevate to no. 2 in 2010. This will be so exciting. I cannot wait.
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By LA Fam | December 3rd, 2006 at 8:53 am to Ms Angela Merkel. Maybe she will revoke Juergen’s German citizenship based on your recommendation.
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By LA Fam | December 3rd, 2006 at 8:54 am oaky.. i cut off my first sentence… it is to read: Peter, please take your complaints to Ms. Angela>>>>>
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By LA Fam | December 3rd, 2006 at 8:55 am Lol at duke and Gunter…
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By LA Fam | December 3rd, 2006 at 10:42 am This says it all:
Pele Endorses Klinsmann for US Job
USSoccerPlayers (November 30, 2006) — For what it’s worth, Brazilian legend and worldwide soccer ambassador Pele believes that Juergen Klinsmann would be good option as head coach of the US National Team.
“He’d be good for the US boys,” said Pele at a news conference while in Duesseldorf, Germany, on Thursday, as was reported by Reuters.
“He’s an excellent trainer who led Germany to an incredible World Cup this year. He didn’t quite have the fortune he needed to win the title. I think he’d be the right man for the job,” reported German sport news agency SID.
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By LA Fam | December 3rd, 2006 at 10:43 am and here Peter Jachode.. This one’s for you:
US Soccer Federation president Sunil Gulati has admitted that the former head coach of the German National Team is a finalist for the US job, which has been open since Bruce Arena left the position in July. Gulati’s decision could come as early as next week, as he targeted December when discussing his time frame in a conference call with the US media earlier this month.
If Klinsmann does get the nod it will sit well with the German public, as an opinion poll by N-TV television in Germany found that 74 percent of Germans would be pleased if the former star striker was hired by the US National Team.
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By peter jachode | December 4th, 2006 at 4:50 am all of you that have responded
to my e_mail will never understand WHAT GERMAN FUSSBALL
PRIDE is all about—it goes far
beyond what is good for the USA team or any amount of money.
He, KLINSMANN is GERMAN–played
for germany; coached the german national team and now ,for the
big DOLLAR becomes a traitor to his FATHERLAND and coaches a
team that loves to BEAT-but never will- the german team .
In my eyes—he is and always will be a TRAITOR if he takes that job……………….
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By David Ball | December 4th, 2006 at 3:06 pm Klinnsman is the right man for the Job. He has seen it all and done it all. He know the US players as well as he does the German players.
David R Ball
San Luis Obispo, CA
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By David Ball | December 4th, 2006 at 3:10 pm What the heck does taking on a Job of the US or any other side have to do with being a traitor?
Jurgen will always be loyal to Germany. Played in 3 WCs and Coached one. The guy is a genius!
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