re: Klinsmann tactics v Bradley tactics

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Honestly, I think Bob's downfall was trying to get away from what the US did well.

In 2007 - 2008 we were still a bunker and counter team, and we were damned good at it. We tried to expand/possess/whatever you want to call it technically. In the next two years, our level of play decreased. When we went back to bunker & counter (Mexico 2009, Spain 2009, first half of Brazil 2009, @Honduras 2009) we played well. Really well.

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Thank you for posting this. I read so many comments on message boards about Bradley being "too defensive minded" ect ect which I just can't seem to wrap my mind around.

Recently it seems that this is the least defensive minded USMNT I recall. Maybe it's to Bradley's credit that he's tried to open up the style a bit and, like you say, results have suffered a bit due to it.
Only time will tell, but anyone who thinks we have the roster to go Chile on even decently quality teams is in for a rude awakening. Hell, even Chile and Argentina are having trouble doing it.

I know voices like Xavi would urge teams to lose the "right way" to the Spains of the world by 5-1 margins but I'll take beating them 1-0 in the most "boring" "negative" "anti-football" game ever witnessed and be damn proud of it.

I hope that Klinsmann's ideas about youth development prove to effectual for the future but I don't think we'll see better short term results by playing a more attacking style until we have defenders with the feel of game to keep clean sheets while doing so.