Advertisement Continue reading the main storyKlinsmann, 52, was a polarizing figure as the United States coach, attracting both praise and disdain from hard-core fans throughout his tenure. Drawn into a very difficult group, the United States beat Ghana, tied Portugal and lost to the eventual winner, Germany, but advanced to the knockout round on goal difference. Gulati actually gave Klinsmann a contract extension for another four years even before a single game was played in Brazil. His stint leading the national team from 1998 to 2006 made him the coach with the most wins in team history, with 71 wins in eight years. The Americans’ next scheduled games are two more World Cup qualifiers, home to Honduras and away to Panama, in March.

Source: New York Times November 21, 2016 20:13 UTC