Turning Over A New Leaf

The New York Red Bulls announced today that Bruce Arena will take over as head coach and sports director of the club after a poor start with a 2-3-7 record. The winningest U.S. men's national coach will take over starting August 12th when the club takes on UEFA winner FC Barcelona. Just days after being relieved of his managerial duties for the nation's squad Arena agreed to a second stint in the MLS after leading DC United to back to back MLS Cup's in '96 & '97 in just three seasons. Arena will have his work cut out for him, as the Red Bulls are last in the Easter Division, and second to last in the entire league ahead of Real Salt Lake. Meanwhile the search for Arena's replacement is still on, with many believing that Jurgen Klinsmann may be on the list of possibilities.