The hiring of Bruce Arena as the United States Men's National Team coach is a stopgap solution. Arena knows CONCACAF well, having managed the U.S. from 1998-2006 and the LA Galaxy from 2008-2016. His experience and knowledge of CONCACAF gives the U.S. a good chance to qualify for the 2018 World Cup, but his contract only runs through the 2018 World Cup. Barring an incredible showing in Russia, it won’t be renewed.
Here’s an early look at five managers who could succeed Arena as USMNT head coach.
David Wagner
David Wagner, manager of English Championship side Huddersfield Town, is considered to be one of the top American managers right now.