The worst-kept secret in US Soccer has finally been made public: Vlatko Andonovski will be taking over the reins of the reigning World Cup winners, as reported by Grant Wahl for SI. The first big test on the horizon is Olympic qualifying in the winter, to be followed by the Olympics itself next summer, although he’ll have some lead-in time with two friendlies in November against Sweden and Costa Rica.
Taking over for the best team in the world brings a lot of advantages, but also some potential pitfalls. This article identifies four key themes that Andonovski should try to manage as he settles into the job.