If it is that we refuse to commit to the steps needed to develop the talent this country has insofar as socca, we might as well stop showing up to the World Cup. But before any of that happens Bob Bradley must be sacked. And I am not sure of the job he has done for in the end we are at the same place we were fours years ago, beaten by Ghana 2-1. In the end it is and has always been about results and Bradley’s results are unimpressive. If he were a General he would have been replaced already, if he were an American politician he would have been voted out, and if he were a European politician they would have recalled him with a vote of no confidence.

Our midfield couldn’t control the ball, let alone the flow of play. Other than the moment of brilliance by Landon Donovan and Charlie Davis, we were outclassed and impotent up front. Our defense was overworked and the pressure was overwhelming which led to the winning goals. Bradley did not make timely subs and coached like a man wanting to hold a point, not win the game. In addition, with the exceptions of the defence (namely Gooch) and Tim Howard, our players looked like schoolboys rather than professionals. Our forward were AWOL!

We haven’t grown and developed to the point of dominating CONCACAF as we should. Bob Bradley is not up to the task at this level and it is apparent to every right thinking and knowledgeable U.S. supporter. In all honesty, we should be the “Germany” of our group and the infrastructure and current management of the U.S.S.F. are solely to blame.

Many of those involved (present and past) and in the know believe it is time for Sunil Gulati to go and a new administration to revamp the entire player development, training coordination and professional league influence and structure. The U.S.S.F. has become no more than a rubber stamp for MLS, USL and the obsolete ODP. The people in Chicago have become rife with politics and policy over development and on-field results in major competitions. They are content with showing up for WCs, rather than challenging for them. It is apparent and proven by the results, abilities and attitudes displayed on the field yesterday.

The changes that Juergen Klinsmann attached to his prerequisites for taking over the National Team must be implimented. In addition, though his failure at FCB damaged him, he would be the best choice as National Team Manager or Sporting Director. He would bring instant credability and could help us make a better showing in Souith Africa and lead us to the true potential of challenging for a WC title in the future.

The time is now. We need three straight wins, including a convincing victory over Costa Rica to look like we will be for real in South Africa. Otherwise, we will be three and out. We need a individual that can bring vision and reality towards our future growth, Someone that will not be satisfied with what we have acheived, but brings about what are potential can acheive.

Time to CHANGE!