But we USMNT fans demand a little more than just qualification.

FORBES: It's Time To See What You've Got, Jurgen Klinsmann

The USMNT should still qualify: it would be sort of hard not to, given the fact that, most likely, 75% of the remaining six teams will do so.

FORBES: It's Time To See What You've Got, Jurgen Klinsmann

The quality and style of play by the average MLS player is simply not good enough to gain a position as USMNT World Cup regular, let alone a starter.

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We USMNT fans want something to cheer for.

FORBES: It's Time To See What You've Got, Jurgen Klinsmann

Now the Egyptian national coach, Bradley lasted until 2011 with the U.S. team, and had an overall record of 43 wins, 25 defeats and 12 draws, but he underperformed in the 2010 World Cup and thereafter, and supposedly played favorites, which seems to be the cardinal sin of all canned USMNT coaches.

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