Now that the election is over, who will president Cordeiro select as his TD? This is an important position, just as much as a head coach and it needs to be a soccer guy. I'll throw out some suggestions... Kyle Martino Carlos Bocanegra Claudio Reyna Hugo Perez
Now that you say it, I probably should have read it that way. I really think we need to try someone like him. If it doesn't work, we can go back to the same tired crap.
I think this search has already started which is why you had articles a couple of weeks about about Garth Lagerway and Ernie Stewart being available for the job. The big problem for the USMNT at the moment is this Euro vs. MLS nonsense. Stewart would be perfect as someone who has been a TD in Europe and MLS. Whoever it is I don't want it to be anyone from the so-called ACC Mafia that has so populated our National Team coaches.
Maybe I’m off, but I’d like him to have both significant playing and coaching experience. I’d also like to not drain MLS from the talent they have (also why I don’t want Tata as coach). That eliminates all the people mention here plus Pareja, lagerway, and Stewart except Perez. I like Perez for his views on the game, wanting coaches/teams be willing to take risk and play attractive soccer. He also has a good eye for talent and would be a great guy to address access for minorities.
We can drain MLS for all that they are worth. They don't ask the national team what is best for it recruiting players from overseas by overpaying the market and hog tying the few contracted potential players we have had with that organization.
If it is a position like Bierhoff in Germany, it is more logistical and political. Yes, you hire the coach but also serve as liason between the board and the coach. Perez has proven he has no political skills but obvious talent identification skills. I'd give him Rongen's job at the least. He has to be brought in and given serious responsibility in some capacity.
Claudio Reyna would also be a good candidate if he would want it. He not only is connected with Man City, but he played in Germany, Scotland, England and MLS. I think he worked at USSF as Youth Technical Director, is married to a former USWNT player, and has a kid right now going through the, "sign with MLS or move to Europe" decision. Pretty much been personally connected to everything. Not sure there is an American more qualified than Reyna. Don't know if it has to be an American though.
I don't think the TD has to or necessarily should be American. These guys were some I thought of off the top of my head. I feel like the head coach should be American; Berhalter, Marsch, or at least have experience coaching in MLS; Tata, Oscar, because our depth will likely come from MLS and knowing the pool in country would be a plus.
I don’t disagree with sentiment. Believe me, I have come to have those feelings as much as anyone. I was trying to get on board with a new start with all the talk about “collaborating” across functions. MLS has few quality soccer people as GMs, coaches, etc that losing one of them wouldn’t be challenge. I think Tata for example is going to make a huge difference in the sport in this country in his role in Atlanta. I could be swayed though. Thinking about this, maybe going after their talent might push MLS to react or overreact accordingly. I don’t necessarily agree with everything they have done, but Klinsmann pushed MLS to really up their game.
I don’t think the position should be that initially. I think it should be someone that is driving the approach to the game in this country. It may evolve over time, but think that initially it should be more focused on the game. In addition to hiring the USMNT coach but also the YNT coaches. I’d also like him to advocate for Americans in MLS (somebody beside clowns on the internet would be positive).
If Mr. Cordeiro our new President wants to really do something different for our Fútbol then he must try to get Bielsa to coach our NT and restructure our Youth System we need it our players need something different believe me we will not be sorry— Hugo Perez (@HugoPerezDT) February 11, 2018 Reasons why Bielsa would be ideal 1.The best teacher for young players 2. Tactically a genius 3. His work ethic is excellent 4. Attacking mentality with and without the ball 5. And he loves his teams to entertain and win with total futbol— Hugo Perez (@HugoPerezDT) February 11, 2018 Btw, someone asks Hugo if he’d take the job...
Hugo should have never been forced out. But he makes too much sense so obviously he can't stay around. As far as who Id like for the job, it really comes down to what they view the job as. Is it a real job where they work to shape youth teams, academies, development and coaching? Or is it more of a intermediary between the board and coach? Or is it more of like a GM in other sports who chooses rosters and coaches, etc. But serious contenders need to be people who didn't contribute to the mess that is our set up right now. No Tab, Richie, Rongen, Hackworth, Sarachan, Arena, Bradley, etc. Just some names that Id like to see mentioned Ralf Rangnick of RB Leipzig. Les Reed of Southampton Christian Hiedel of Schalke Jose Taverez of Porto Mark Overmars of Ajax Jean Kinderman of Anderlect Manuel Fernandes of Sporting Paulo Bento Momcila Vukatic of Partizan Hugo Perez
The primary job of the technical director will be to choose the coaches in the system. Secondarily, they should be involved with the scouting process (not the actual scouting itself) and the recruitment process for dual nationals. Much is going to be made of reforming the youth system, but the difficulty is that that is a politician's job (how do you bring people together, or convince them to do something they are reluctant to do) and the best technical director is not going to be the best politician. Hopefully he and Cordeiro can work together if they agree on an agenda.
Would love to see Stewart get serious consideration for the role. I recently re-watched the 2002 World Cup opening win against Portugal.* Stewart wore the armband, and the Stewart:O'Brien pairing in midfield was outstanding, on a different level. (Beasley was left side, O'Brien central, Earnie on the right, with Mastroeni in the 6 cleaning up behind them.) In addition to an outstanding tactical reading of the game and performance, Stewart also clearly was mentoring the teenage Donovan pregame and throughout. Earned the armband. He gets MLS and the American system. He gets Europe and the European system. Could be a great complement for Cordeiro. *You can find an HD format foreign stream on Youtube now. Projected to a big screen, it's fantastic. You can see the individual performances all over the field in a way you couldn't when it was live in 2002 (pre HD days for most in US).