Bizarre that I don't even recall his Bayern flirtation. Keeping track of "Yanks Abroad" was so much easier back then, too.
When Klinsmann was coach--it was one of the things that helped get him fired (as he brought in both American and a Mexican assistants as well, one of whom was a former Crew player). The powers that be did not think much of US soccer-wise (I expect Beckenbauer was remembering the 1970s).
Neil Sika with an update from Mr. Goff. Later this week, MLS should formally announce plans to play games in home markets starting 8/22.