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After just over five years as the manager of the United States men’s national soccer team, the United States soccer federation has announced that Bob Bradley has been fired and will no longer be the manager of the USMNT. Bradley took over the job from Bruce Arena in January of 2007 and lead the USA to a Round of 16 appearance in the 2010 FIFA World Cup, a victory in the 2007 Gold Cup, and runner-up finishes in the 2009 and 2011 Gold Cups.

Bradley’s popularity with fans has swung up and down like a see-saw with his various fantastic and disappointing results during his tenure. The two Gold Cup final losses, the World Cup loss to Ghana, a loss to Panama in the most recent Gold Cup, and a bad performance in a 3-1 loss to Costa Rica in 2010 World Cup qualification were particular lowlights. However, Bradley also guided the team to a win over Mexico in the 2007 Gold Cup final, multiple other home wins against Mexico, a win over Spain in the Confederations Cup, and a win away in Honduras to qualify the team for the World Cup.

http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/2011/7/28/2300963/bob-bradley-fired-usa-soccer-united-states-mens-national-team-usmnt