Klinsmann wants players to take charge
PHILADELPHIA — Starting with Wednesday's friendly against Mexico, new U.S. men's soccer coach
Jurgen Klinsmann says he will rely heavily on a core group of veterans in achieving his long-term
goal of transforming the Americans into World Cup contenders.
"I think every core of a team starts with your leaders, and it's definitely here: (Tim) Howard,
Carlos Bocanegra, Clint Dempsey and Landon (Donovan)," Klinsmann told USA TODAY on Sunday.
MIKE JACOBS @ Aug 9, 2011 10:46 AM EDT | Blog Profile
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