SIDELINES : U.S. Soccer Chief Backs Coach
From Times Wire Services
NEW YORK —
The head of soccer in the United States said Bob Gansler will remain as coach of the American national team through the 1994 World Cup.
U.S. Soccer Federation President Werner Fricker gave the vote of confidence to Gansler on Wednesday during a news conference to announce exhibition games at Liechtenstein and Switzerland and against Poland at Hershey, Pa.
Gansler, who replaced Lothar Osiander as U.S. coach on Jan. 16, 1989, has been criticized by players for constant lineup juggling. Goalkeeper David Vanole quit the team after Tony Meola became the starter, and midfielder Paul Caligiuri has complained about the way he’s been used.
“Since I made the final decision to select Bob Gansler as the coach, I stand behind him 100%,” Fricker said.
