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USMNT reportedly in negotiations with ex-Crystal Palace and NYCFC boss Patrick Vieira to fill head coach vacancy

<a href="https://www.tudn.com/futbol/eeuu/us-soccer-negocia-con-patrick-viera-posible-tecnico-seleccion-estados-unidos" target="_self">TUDN reports</a> that the USMNT is "in negotiations" with Patrick Vieira for their head coach position. The ex-Arsenal superstar and former World Champion left his post as Strasbourg boss Thursday, meaning he is now a free agent and available to negotiate with any party.

WHAT HAPPENED?

The report revealed that LAFC's Steve Cherundolo and Columbus Crew's Wilfried Nancy are also on the ballot for the USMNT. The two respective MLS managers are deemed as "main candidates" for the role per the report.Cherundolo revealed comments earlier in the week regarding links to the role, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/lafc-steve-cherundolo-usmnt-gregg-berhalter/bltd46a7484f0ce44fc" target="_self">not exactly hiding that he's interested in it.</a>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Among others, candidates to surface so far have included <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/jurgen-klopp-rejects-u-s-soccer-usmnt-head-coach/blt26892c834a432226" target="_self">Jurgen Klopp</a>,<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/spain-euros-luis-de-la-fuente-shows-interest-usmnt-head-coach-position/blt6f52400ddd001893" target="_self"> Luis De La Fuente</a> and <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/rafa-benitez-usmnt-role-luca-de-la-torre/blt5c12092927093756" target="_self">Rafa Benitez.</a>Klopp politely rejected U.S. Soccer's initial approach.

DID YOU KNOW?

The U.S. will look to appoint a manager before September arrives, with two international friendlies on the cards. A match against New Zealand, and a contest against Jesse March's Canada await them.Vieira, meanwhile, will have to wait and see where talks go.

WHAT NEXT FOR THE USMNT?

USMNT reportedly in negotiations with ex-Crystal Palace and NYCFC boss Patrick Vieira to fill head coach vacancy | Goal.com Ghana

After mutually terminating his contract early Thursday morning with Strasbourg, Patrick Vieira has emerged as a the frontrunner for the USMNT