Bradley appointed coach

Bradley - who was head coach of Chivas USA in Major League Soccer - will take control of the team immediately and will lead the team in both the CONCACAF Gold Cup and the Copa America in 2007.

During his season with Chivas USA Bradley lead them into the play-offs as the third-place finisher in the Western Conference having taken over a team with the worst record in the league in 2005.

"Obviously to be chosen to lead this team at this time is a great honour," Bradley said.

"So many people in this country put their heart and soul into this game at every level of the sport, whether it be coaching or playing or administratively or as a fan; people that would give up a lot to have an opportunity like this one.

"I am very proud to have a chance to lead the US national team, and I am also proud to be following Bruce Arena in this role after the success he was able to achieve.

"I feel quite strongly about the quality of our program, and I am confident that we will put a team on the field that will get the job done."