How the soccer world is reacting to Jurgen Klinsmann's firing
After days of speculation, U.S. Soccer fired men's national team manager Jurgen Klinsmann on Monday.
Klinsmann was sacked after the U.S. began the hexagonal phase of 2018 World Cup qualifying with losses to Mexico and Costa Rica.
Klinsmann, who coached the United States to the round of 16 at the 2014 World Cup, was also relieved of his duties as technical director.
Here's how the soccer world reacted to the news on Twitter.
I'm sad to see @J_Klinsmann go. He was a great coach and a great man despite what most people at think at this time. He truly cares about...
— Joshua Gatt (@JoshuaGatt) November 21, 2016
His players. He has brought a lot to this national team and he will be missed. Thank you for your time @J_Klinsmann.
— Joshua Gatt (@JoshuaGatt) November 21, 2016
— Brian Sciaretta (@BrianSciaretta) November 21, 2016
Current mood pic.twitter.com/xKfz56zwnL
— Andrew Helms (@andrew_helms) November 21, 2016
If Jurgen Klinsmann were coaching at Texas, he'd be fired AND still coaching the team. https://t.co/7ACWKFQCWF
— Jay Bilas (@JayBilas) November 21, 2016
LA Galaxy coach Bruce Arena is reportedly the favorite to replace Klinsmann as the USMNT's new manager.