I am not embedded in the heirarchy of U.S. soccer culture, but I'll throw out Chris Klein. He played pro soccer for ever. He's been president of the Gal's for a while. If you've got a better suggestion, throw it out.
Reyna was on point in his comments and knows the business, at least a bit, from husband time in nycfc and the fed.
ESPN is reporting that Landon Donovan is considering running/already has the minimum nominations in order to qualify to run for the position http://www.espnfc.com/united-states...nsidering-run-for-us-soccer-presidency-source
Of the 3 I would prolly rank them Reyna, Stewart and then Donovan. First 2 have more exposure to other ways of doing things so IMHO would be more open to big changes. Landon may be too, but his pedigree is far more in the USS system than the other 2.
Shut your filthy whore mouth. Gulati would be better. GULATI!!! Hell, Wynalda would be better. I literally cannot think of a worse person for the gig than Jurgen.
I don't know much about Reyna as an administrator type. (the only thing I know is that he was involved in changing the youth curriculum/guidelines....small sided games, practice to game ratios etc at USSF level). From what I know, Stewart seems like he would be a very good choice but I would rank Donovan the highest. Not based upon pedigree or experience but on personality. Donovan reallly seems like the thoughtful type that will consider alternate ideas (rather being stuck in a USSF rut or otherwise). Donovan seems like the type that has opinions (sometimes very strong opinions) but at the same time recognizes that he could possibly be wrong. I think that is a very good trait and points to someone that would be open to considering alternate ideas. I also don't think that any one of the three you mentioned wants to maintain the status quo. The difference between the three will be degrees of change. I really have no clue where each stands on that spectrum.
I can. There's this economics professor who's been in charge for a long time... I would take several BigSoccer posters over Gulati, so I'd for sure take Colonel Klink over him. Hoping it's someone who has a good track record of butting heads effectively with the establishment. I'd settle for someone who at least wants to put up a fight. If it doesn't work out great, at least we tried.
I'm going to get crushed on this one, but here goes... The next president of US Soccer needs to be someone that more than anything, will take bold steps to pressure all levels of soccer in the United States to strive to be world class. They don’t have to have the expertise to implement all the details, but they need to make that their platform. My 3 preferred candidates would be: -Billy Beane, of Moneyball fame and needs a new challenge -Mia Hamm, FC Barcelona Global Rep and sits on board of AS Roma -Dan Hunt, President of FC Dallas, played the game, heavily invested in the game, and has overseen the implementation of a youth system that’s produced some great players both at home and abroad. -Sigi Schmid, won pretty much everything there is to win in American soccer. He’s got an MBA from USC and has overseen And a wild card: -Barack Obama, will be relocating to Chicago at the end of 2018 school year; will need something to do while his library is built in Chicago area; probably a step down in stature from his previous job I take Grant Wahl’s position, that the US needs to create a GM role that oversees reforms across the different levels of soccer. He mentions some great candidates in his article here: https://www.si.com/soccer/2017/10/1...-president-usmnt-world-cup-qualifying-failure The president should be the public face that sets the expectations for all levels of US Soccer, while a GM or truly empowered technical director should exists as well to implement reforms.
When the US basketball team had a run of failure in the mid 2000's this what they did. They hired Jerry Colangelo to run the basketball operations. The talent pool is different, but the team was losing and looked disinterested. If US Basketball found a need with overwhelming talent, US Soccer most certainly should.
No idea why people are so enamoured with former players. The head of USSF needs to be a GM and entrepreneurial CEO type. I'd rather have Mark Zuckerberg/Elon Musk running the USSF than most former players. Playing experience has nothing to do with one's ability to executive decisions and out of the box thinking.
For me, I'd prefer someone that's both. A player - someone who knows the game - and someone with administrative/management experience. Chris Klein or Garth Lagerway both are fine with me. Dan Hunt would work. I mean, those are the types of people I would look at.
You serious about Obama? LMAOL! He will make US Soccer about identity politics. He will claim the NT black players are discriminated against, white players have privilege and that there are no trans, gays and or women in the USMNT.
He would actually be an excellent choice. He checks ever box except ex-player but his son played in germany before becoming a QB.
He was a wild card pick which means a total moon shot of a pick. I really don't think Obama would do any of the things you're talking about, but your opinion is your opinion.
Source/link? All I will say is this. Clinton, Bush II, Obama...we make the World Cup. Trump, we don't. Coincidence? I don't think so.
man, fox news has a burner account on here? My (non existent) vote would be for Garth Lagerway. His time at RSL was really really fun to watch. He had visions of the club being what it is finally realizing it needs to be. His legal background would be beneficial in the role, as well. He's done a pretty decent job in Seattle, as well.
That dude from the office just got herpes from his wife. Married for 18 years. Clinton, Bush II, Obama... just crabs. Trump, herpes. Coincidence? I don't think so.
You guys are way out of control with the former Presidents crap. Look towards the pedigree of other soccer powerhouse nations. Look at the roadmap Germany used after they failed to qualify. That will get us closer to the answer than another smug politician.