There was a lot of talk Sunday during ESPN’s World Cup coverage about the future of U.S. coach Bob BradleyShould he keep his job after the Americans’ ouster in the round of 16 in South Africa?
“I think we’re growing; I think that’s clear,” U.S. midfielder Landon Donovan said. But Donovan also called it “a little bit of a missed opportunity.”
ESPN analyst Alexi Lalas talked about some questionable lineup decisions and whether Bradley could motivate his team to perform at the highest level.
Bradley’s decision to put Ricardo Clark in the lineup against Ghana was a true puzzler, after Maurice Edu had played very well in the previous two matches and had what should have been the winning goal called back against Slovenia. And the decision led to an early 1-0 deficit, after Clark was knocked off the ball and made a bad midfield turnover in the fifth minute.
Whether Bradley will be the U.S. coach for the next four-year cycle leading to the Brazil 2014 World Cup is up in the air, but he is an experienced leader and his chances appear favorable.
“I’ve always enjoyed new challenges,” he said of the possibility of other coaching jobs, possibly abroad. “But I also from day one have considered it a tremendous honor to coach the national team.
“Over time, there will be discussions. At this point it’s too soon after the final whistle.”
“I think we’re growing; I think that’s clear,” U.S. midfielder Landon Donovan said. But Donovan also called it “a little bit of a missed opportunity.”
ESPN analyst Alexi Lalas talked about some questionable lineup decisions and whether Bradley could motivate his team to perform at the highest level.
Bradley’s decision to put Ricardo Clark in the lineup against Ghana was a true puzzler, after Maurice Edu had played very well in the previous two matches and had what should have been the winning goal called back against Slovenia. And the decision led to an early 1-0 deficit, after Clark was knocked off the ball and made a bad midfield turnover in the fifth minute.
Whether Bradley will be the U.S. coach for the next four-year cycle leading to the Brazil 2014 World Cup is up in the air, but he is an experienced leader and his chances appear favorable.
“I’ve always enjoyed new challenges,” he said of the possibility of other coaching jobs, possibly abroad. “But I also from day one have considered it a tremendous honor to coach the national team.
“Over time, there will be discussions. At this point it’s too soon after the final whistle.”