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United States national soccer team head coach Jurgen Klinsmann answers a question during a news conference at the Pernambuco arena in Recife June 25, 2014.

If US soccer’s Jürgen Klinsmann were an NBA coach, he’d be fired by now

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The head coach of the US Men’s National Soccer team will keep his job. And it’s because the expectations for his team are low.

Was the Taj Mahal built out of love … or guilt?

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Was the Taj Mahal built out of love … or guilt?

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USA national soccer team head coach Jurgen Klinsmann (C) speaks to his players ahead of their training session in Manaus.

Will the US make a ‘gentleman’s agreement’ with Germany?

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USA national soccer team head coach Jurgen Klinsmann (C) speaks to his players ahead of their training session in Manaus.

Will the US make a ‘gentleman’s agreement’ with Germany?

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German soccer star Jurgen Klinsmann, the coach of the US men's national team, signs a board celebrating the 100th anniversary of the US national team in Times Square, April 4, 2013.

Team USA’s Jurgen Klinsmann embraces a more laid back approach to coaching

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When the World Cup starts this week, Team USA will be led by a German who is a household name in Europe, but largely unknown in the US. Jurgen Klinsmann has high hopes for his team, despite their difficult road through the World Cup.

German soccer star Jurgen Klinsmann, the coach of the US men's national team, signs a board celebrating the 100th anniversary of the US national team in Times Square, April 4, 2013.

Team USA’s Jurgen Klinsmann embraces a more laid back approach to coaching

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When the World Cup starts this week, Team USA will be led by a German who is a household name in Europe, but largely unknown in the US. Jurgen Klinsmann has high hopes for his team, despite their difficult road through the World Cup.

United States' Landon Donovan reacts after his team conceded a goal in extra time during the 2010 World Cup second round match against Ghana at Royal Bafokeng stadium in Rustenburg June 26, 2010.

The US World Cup team is announced, with one star noticeably absent

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US soccer superstar Landon Donovan won’t be on US Soccer’s National Team for the 2014 World Cup. Fans are angry, but there are some good reasons, explains Grantland’s Men in Blazers co-host Roger Bennett.US soccer superstar Landon Donovan won’t be on US Soccer’s National Team for the 2014 World Cup. Fans are angry, but there are some good reasons, explains Grantland’s Men in Blazers co-host Roger Bennett.

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