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New U.S. Soccer president starts job with a long to-do list

In the short term, probably not much. Cordeiro, a former Goldman Sachs executive, has promised to run the sport much like a CEO runs a major corporation. So, for the time being, expect a lot of committees being formed and a lot of studies being undertaken.

"My campaign was all about being more collaborative," Cordeiro said. "I've long felt we had a great board. But that board has to be engaged. We've already put some committees in place. We're going to add committees to what we have.

That, ultimately, may prove to be the best approach. Because while the stunning failure of the U.