The U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) appointed German soccer legend 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. The German superstar, who dominated the international game in the 1990s, couldn't wish for a better birthday present - he will be turning 47 years old tomorrow.
"I am proud and honored to be named the head coach of the U.S. Men's National Team," Klinsmann said. "I would like to thank the U.S. Soccer Federation for the opportunity, and I'm excited about the challenge ahead. I am looking forward to bringing the team together for our upcoming match against Mexico and starting on the road toward qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup."
Klinsmann had a distinguished playing career that lasted 17 years, highlighted by winning the World Cup in 1990 and European championship in 1996 with Germany. He scored 47 goals in 108 appearances for Germany and West Germany.
German soccer legend Klinsmann Enlarge image German soccer legend Klinsmann (© picture alliance / Oliver Berg ) As a coach, Klinsmann is best known for helping turn around an underachieving German team that had failed to make it out of the group stage of the 2004 European Championship. Within two years, he had guided the Germans to a third place finish in the 2006 World Cup.
"We are excited to have Jürgen as the head coach of our Men's National Team," USSF President Sunil Gulati said in a press release. "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."
Klinsmann has lived primarily in the United States since retiring from playing, and now resides in California with his family.
Source: http://www.germany.info
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