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U.S. soccer targets ex-England coach for job

Eriksson reportedly meets with Team USA officials about replacing Arena

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Sven Goran Eriksson resigned as England's coach after this summer's World Cup.

Sven-Goran Eriksson is being considered as a replacement for Bruce Arena as coach of the United States, the New York Times reported Friday.

The newspaper said that United States Soccer Federation officials have spoken to the former England coach, although the Americans may struggle to meet his wage demands if he seeks a similar pay deal to the one he had with England.

Arena’s eight-year spell with the U.S. team came to an end after the World Cup, with the USSF deciding not to renew his contract after the Americans failed to get beyond the group stages.

Several high-profile coaches have been linked with the vacant position, including former Germany coach Jurgen Klinsmann - who lives in Southern California - and Jose Pekerman, who led Argentina at this year’s World Cup.

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