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phightin · 07-29-2011, 04:14 PM

I agree Ancelotti would have been above the team, especially with the shape it's in now but one can only dream right?

As for Klinsmann I'm hoping for the best but he is going to have his work cut out for him. The US player pool is an absolute mess, and the next few years could potentially be a rebuilding period for US soccer. Most people would agree that unless some brilliant teenagers come along over the next couple years to change things the US will have suceeded to simply qualify for the World Cup.

Like I said I'm hoping for the best, but Klinsmann has a mixed track record where he's been. I know he was a great motivator and source of influence on the German National Team and youth system during his period there, but much of the tactical credit seems to go to Low. Also, his period at Bayern seems like it was a complete disaster. I don't really follow the Bundesliga or Bayern that closely so if there's anyone on here who could shed light on his brief time there that would be appreciated. From what I understand though it was stated he was in over his head tactically and lost the confindence of not only the management but the players as well. He does have to be careful with how he goes about handling Donovan and Dempsey both have over the top egos, and seems like they will shut off and shut out a national team if they wanted.

P.S. I am looking forward though to seeing how he revamps the youth system here. If he has full control, which I'm assuming he does, US youth soccer is about to change forever over the next few years. Right now there are maybe 2-3% of all top level college players going professional before or right after they are 18. I can almost guarantee that number is going to increase up to 30% soon, and college soccer will be a semi-dead sport, much like College Hockey and pro system they use.

07-29-2011, 04:14 PM	#7
phightin All Star Reserve Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 586	I agree Ancelotti would have been above the team, especially with the shape it's in now but one can only dream right? As for Klinsmann I'm hoping for the best but he is going to have his work cut out for him. The US player pool is an absolute mess, and the next few years could potentially be a rebuilding period for US soccer. Most people would agree that unless some brilliant teenagers come along over the next couple years to change things the US will have suceeded to simply qualify for the World Cup. Like I said I'm hoping for the best, but Klinsmann has a mixed track record where he's been. I know he was a great motivator and source of influence on the German National Team and youth system during his period there, but much of the tactical credit seems to go to Low. Also, his period at Bayern seems like it was a complete disaster. I don't really follow the Bundesliga or Bayern that closely so if there's anyone on here who could shed light on his brief time there that would be appreciated. From what I understand though it was stated he was in over his head tactically and lost the confindence of not only the management but the players as well. He does have to be careful with how he goes about handling Donovan and Dempsey both have over the top egos, and seems like they will shut off and shut out a national team if they wanted. P.S. I am looking forward though to seeing how he revamps the youth system here. If he has full control, which I'm assuming he does, US youth soccer is about to change forever over the next few years. Right now there are maybe 2-3% of all top level college players going professional before or right after they are 18. I can almost guarantee that number is going to increase up to 30% soon, and college soccer will be a semi-dead sport, much like College Hockey and pro system they use. Last edited by phightin; 07-29-2011 at 04:18 PM.