On Tuesday afternoon, U.S. Soccer President Sunil Gulati named former Virginia head coach Bruce Arena as the new head coach of the U.S. Men’s National Team. Arena had previously led the U.S. Men’s National Team to the World Cup quarterfinals in 2002, and has coached more wins in MNT history than any other head coach. He replaces Jurgen Klinsmann, who was removed from the position on Monday.
Head coach at Virginia from 1978-1996, Arena led the Cavaliers to five national championships, including four straight from 1991-1994 (1989 was the first-ever title for the Hoos). Since Arena took Virginia to the NCAA Tournament in 1981, the Hoos have never missed an NCAA appearance — the longest such streak across any NCAA sport.