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USA sack coach Bob Bradley
July 28, 2011
The US hv parted company with head coach Bob Bradley, aft a 5-year spell.
Bradley, 53, had been in charge of the national team since January 2007 & oversaw a triumphant campaign in the Gold Cup later tat year.
He also guided the USA 2 2nd place in the 2009 Confederations Cup, losing 3-2 to Brazil in the final, but US Soccer president Sunil Gulati felt a new face was needed.
He said: ''We 1 2 thank Bob Bradley 4 his service & dedication 2 US Soccer during the past 5 years.
''During his time as the head coach of our men's national team he led the team 2 a number of accomplishments, but we felt now was the right time 4 us 2 make a change.''
Gulati also took the opportunity 2 wish Bradley good luck 4 the future.
''It is always hard 2 make these decisions, esp when it involves some1 we respect as much as Bob,'' he said. ''We wish him the best in his future endeavours.''