JÜRGEN KLINSMANN NAMED HEAD COACH OF U.S. MEN’S NATIONAL TEAM
du Nord, July 29, 2011
From the U.S. Soccer Communications Center:Former World Cup Champion’s First Match in Charge of U.S. MNT Will be Against Mexico on Aug. 10 in PhiladelphiaCHICAGO (July 29, 2011) — U.S. Soccer President Sunil Gulati named Jürgen Klinsmann as head coach of the U.S. Men’s National Team today, making him the 35th coach in the history of the program.“We are excited to have Jürgen as the head coach of our Men’s National Team,” said Gulati. “He is a highly accomplished player and coach with the experience and knowledge to advance the program. Jürgen has had success in many different areas of the game and we look forward to the leadership he will provide on and off the field.” U.S. Soccer will hold a press conference in New York on Monday, Aug. 1, to formally introduce Klinsmann. Further details regarding the press conference will be released later today.Klinsmann’s first match in charge of the U.S. National Team will be against Mexico on Aug. 10 in Philadelphia. Tickets are still available for the match. Kickoff is