The US Soccer Federation just gave Jurgen Klinsmann a four-year extension as coach of the men's national team.
It seems oddly timed to some, because usually the decision to hire/fire/keep a coach comes after the World Cup (assuming the team is in, as the USA is). I think this move may be because of the extremely difficult draw we got for the Cup -- we're up against Germany, Portugal, and Ghana. Being eliminated in the group stage is likely, and going 0-3 is not out of the question.
If that were to happen, there would be calls for Klinsmann's scalp, despite the great job he has done. My guess is that USSF wanted to avoid that scenario and give Klinsmann an early vote of confidence.
I approve.
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