Soccer is becoming increasingly popular in the United States. Soccer fans of every nationality travel great distance, pour into stadiums, purchase jerseys, and return home to watch soccer on pay-for-view television. If it weren't for the loyalty of these fans, professional soccer would not exist in the USA as it is today.
Unlike the US Woman's National Team (USWMT), a team that took first place in the most recent World Cup and is poised to do well in the upcoming Olympic games, the US Men's National Team (USMNT) has struggled, particularly over the past two years. Even mediocre results against teams ranked well below it in the FIFA Coca-Cola world ranking have been difficult to achieve. For fans who look up to our country's best players and are proud of our team, this has been difficult to watch.
Most concerning is the body language and results suggest that the current manager has 'lost the locker room.' Continuing on the current path could do irreparable harm to the program. We believe that it is time for a change.
Dear Mr. Gulati,
Soccer is becoming increasingly popular in the United States. Soccer fans of every nationality travel great distance, pour into stadiums, purchase jerseys, and return home to watch soccer on pay-for-view television. As you know, if it weren't for the loyalty of these fans, professional soccer would not exist in the USA as it is today.
Unlike the US Woman's National Team (USWMT), a team that took first place in the most recent World Cup and is poised to do well in the upcoming Olympic games, the US Men's National Team (USMNT) has struggled, particularly over the past two years. Even mediocre results against teams ranked well below it in the FIFA Coca-Cola world ranking have been difficult to achieve. For fans who look up to our country's best players and are proud of our team, this has been difficult to watch.
Most concerning is the body language and results suggest that the current manager has 'lost the locker room.' Continuing on the current path could do irreparable harm to the program. We believe that it is time for a change.
Respectfully, we request that you begin a search for a new USMNT manager immediately and replace the current manager at the earliest convenience.
Sincerely,
Loyal USMNT fans
