Bob Bradley fired as coach of USMNT

[MrCoffee]

http://www.soccerbyives.net/soccer_by_ives/2011/07/bradley-fired-as-usa-coach.html

I have a dream where Sunil Gulati shocks the world and hires Diego Maradona. But, it's probably someone like Klinsmann.

Still, it was time for Bunker Bob to go.

[twogunsid]

1. Bradley needed to go...

Maradona. I can just imagine the press conferences. LOL. "...suck it and just keep sucking it." - Diego Maradona

[MrCoffee]

2. I was stunned when they renewed his contract after the World Cup

but this past year, the USMNT has been dreadful.

[twogunsid]

4. I appreciate what Bradley's done...

but, like you say, Bunker Bob is holding the team back at this point.

[Renew Deal]

10. They've dropped in rankings from like 13 to 24

And haven't played well along the way.

[MrCoffee]

11. We're currently 30th in the world, according to FIFA

[Renew Deal]

12. That's the worst in years.

I think part of it is the 2007 Gold Cup win coming out of their stats. But really, they haven't played well against good teams since 2009.

[MrCoffee]

13. Credit where it's due, the 2009 Confederations Cup was a good run

It's all been downhill from there, though.

[HuckleB]

3. It is time for a change, but not for a dunk tank sitter like Maradona.

Yikes.

[MrCoffee]

5. Oh come on, Diego is the perfect choice!

Talk about raising the profile of the USMNT...

[HuckleB]

6. I'm not sure anyone wants more people to pay attention to our losses.

Don't get me wrong. I'm a fan, and all...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHzH3eiaNno

[twogunsid]

7. Raising the profile of the USMNT like this?....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgOXc7CZxWk&feature=related

I love Maradona!!!!

[MrCoffee]

8. Exactly what I'm talking about...

The man is addled as all hell, but what a beautiful nightmare it would be.

[MrCoffee]

9. 99% sure it's gonna be Klinsmann

Per Grant Wahl on twitter: US Soccer insider: "You're not going to be surprised" by identity of new coach.

[KamaAina]

14. I knew they were going to fire the coach

I just didn't expect it would be the MEN'S coach! I mean, choking in the Gold Cup sucks, but it hardly compares to Pearl Harbor v2.0. :grr: :banghead: :nuke: