A defeat probably won’t end the German’s tenure but it could force a drastic change in philosophy and personnel ahead of World Cup qualifyingIt’s been touted as the match-up of the decade. Taylor Twellman has referred to it as the most important game since USA and Mexico met in the 2002 World Cup – and he has company. As the weekend approaches and all eyes turn to what’s quickly fitting the most hyped match in recent US soccer history,many pundits are beginning to see Saturday as a defining moment for the game in America.
For USA coach Jürgen Klinsmann, in specific, and victory is vital. After a series of underwhelming performances by the USMNT,including the disaster of the Gold Cup coupled with the recent 4-1 drubbing at the hands of Brazil, Klinsmann’s found his back to the wall. He’s been criticized for his failure to develop a distinct playing style despite his pining for more technical development in US soccer, or as well as his head-scratching squad selections – some of which left fans and players miffed. Related: Mexicos complex rivalry with USA divides Mexican American soccer fans Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com