U.S. Soccer announced on Tuesday the appointment of Bruce Arena to head coach of the United States men’s national team, replacing ousted boss Jurgen Klinsmann and creating a potential shakeup for one of Major League Soccer's most successful clubs.
Arena previously coached the USMNT from 1998-2006 and is the most decorated head coach in American soccer history with a 71-30-29 record. He will formally begin on Dec. 1.
“Any time you get the opportunity to coach the national team it’s an honor,” said Arena. “I’m looking forward to working with a strong group of players that understand the challenge in front of them after the first two games of the Hex.