On November 22, 2016, Bruce Arena returned for his second go round as the United States Men’s National Team head coach. It’s a good, stable hire after the past five years of up and down growth under Jurgen Klinsmann. He’s not particularly a controversial choice. In this second turn, he’ll bring even more experience, championship ambition, and refined skills as he deals with an assortment of players with egos, talents, and abilities. That’s what I like.
And I like that Arena knows that sometimes it is less about individual talent and fitting the right people in the right places.