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Klinsmann says critics 'don't understand soccer or the team'

The under-fire United States manager says his critics' perception of the situation with the United States is not an accurate one and says he's not living in fear of losing his job.

United States manager Jurgen Klinsmann says his critics don't understand the sport and are reacting emotionally rather than basing their criticism on facts.

Klinsmann oversaw a 2-1 loss to Mexico and a 4-0 loss to Costa Rica as the United States started the final round of CONCACAF World Cup qualification with two defeats. But the under-fire manager brushed off the losses, saying those calling for a new man to take over the U.