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 “We want to thank Bob Bradley for his service and dedication to U.S. Soccer during the past five years,” Sunil Gulati, the president of the national federation, said in a statement. “During his time as the head coach of our men’s national team, he led the team to a number of accomplishments, but we felt now was the right time for us to make a change. “It is always hard to make these decisions, especially when it involves someone we respect as much as Bob.” 
 
 Gulati declined an interview request. After the United States reached the second round of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, Bradley was rehired through the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. But the Americans were routed, 4-0, by Spain in a friendly in June and were swamped, 4-2, by Mexico in the Concacaf Gold Cup final after losing a first-round match against Panama.
– Soccer coach Bob Bradley has been fired after more than four years at the helm of Team USA. Bradley was rehired until 2014 after the US reached the second round of the 2010 World Cup finals, but few people are surprised by the move now to replace him, the Washington Post notes. Insiders say Bradley's fate was probably sealed when the US blew a 2-goal lead last month to lose the Concacaf Gold Cup final to arch-rival Mexico 4-2. The US Soccer Federation says it will make an announcement about Bradley's replacement today. German coach Jurgen Klinsmann—who turned down the job in 2006—is seen as the likeliest candidate. Bradley's firing is "disappointing," Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson tells the New York Times. "I think he’s done a fine job. He’s always been a diligent and honest worker, and I think the achievement of taking his team to the World Cup finals will not be forgotten."