The Bradley factor

I agree with the assessment of Michael Bradley's talent and the importance of his role on the United States men's national team. That does not mean that I support his father, Bob, as coach. Bob Bradley's career as head coach of the national team started as an interim. He was never supposed to be hired on as the full-time manager. He lacked the experience and the results. He was a caretaker.

For the sake of Michael and the rest of the team we have to find a new manager. If not, Michael will be stuck in the middle of all controversy that arises in the years to come. He does not need that. Hell, we as U.S. soccer fans don't need that. My question to everyone else out there is, what has to happen for the Bob Bradley to be lose his job? I'm not saying he would be a bad assistant, but head coach? Really? What needs to happen? We don't accept second rate managers in any other sports here in America. So why are we doing it for soccer?

U.S. Midfielder Michael Bradley

Luke Cyphers of ESPN.com wrote a pretty solid article on United States and Borussia Moenchengladbach midfielder Michael Bradley. I recommend it. Will help get a lot of you non-soccer folks up to snuff on an important player for the Yanks in the upcoming World Cup in South Africa.

I have my own take on the holding midfielder. Look for it this evening at ramullins.blogspot.com.