The United States men’s national soccer team still doesn’t have a head coach on a permanent basis. Since Bruce Arena stepped down last year, the position has been held by Dave Sarachan on an interim basis with U.S. Soccer Federation failing to find a suitable candidate for the job just yet. On the other hand, former Portland Timbers’ coach Caleb Porter has a solution. Porter thinks Sporting Kansas City head coach Peter Vermes is a perfect choice and “deserves the shot” to lead the USMNT.
“If you’re going American, Peter Vermes, for me, he is the guy that deserves the shot,” – said Porter. “I believe that. That guy deserves to carry the torch of our national team. Peter Vermes, in my opinion, based on what he’s done in our league, he’s proven it as an American coach.“
Caleb Porter also used the chance to put his own name into the mix.
“If you don’t go with Peter Vermes, I think, based on what I’ve proven, I’m in the mix with another two or three guys who deserve consideration, and I’d be open to talking.” – he said.
After a brief playing career, Porter turned to a coach and served as United States U23 coach between 2011 and 2012. He then took over the Timbers in 2013, spending five years with the team and winning MLS Cup.
Peter Vermes, on the other hand, had more illustrious playing career, playing in both Europe and MLS. He started his coaching career with Sporting Kansas City in 2009 and is currently the longest-tenured head coach in the MLS.
