U.S. Soccer hires Bruce Arena to replace Jurgen Klinsmann as USMNT coach
Arena returns to the post he held between 1998-2006, when he led the team to its best modern finish in a World Cup by reaching the quarterfinals in 2002. Ref. USAToday.
US men's national soccer team clinches spot in 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Despite a 2-0 setback to Costa Rica, the USMNT qualified for the World Cup, four years after missing soccer’s biggest event for the first time in 32 years. Source 3t.
US eliminated from World Cup after missing chances, losing to Netherlands 3-1. A late goal from Haji Wright wasn't enough to overcome an early deficit to the Dutch. The Americans have failed to advance past the round of 16 in every World Cup appearance except two. Source 9f.