John Harkes next U.S. U-20 coach?

Soccer By Ives Creator and Editor Ives Galarcep has mentioned today via his Twitter page @SoccerByIves that Virginia native and ESPN annalyst John Harkes has interviewed for the open postion of Under-20 head coach within U.S. Soccer.

Harkes is a former USMNT captain, D.C. United player, and former University of Virginia player and currently resides in Virginia with his wife Cindi Harkes who herself was an assitant coach on the D.C. United Women staff this past season.

Galarcep wrote on Twitter:

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"I've been told former USMNT captain & current ESPN TV analyst John Harkes has interviewed 4 vacant U.S. Under-20 coaching job #Disclosure"

 

However Galarcep was quick to follow up with tweets saying:

 

"It's no secret Harkes has wanted to get back into coaching 4 some time, but has struggled to score key interviews, let alone a coaching gig"

 

"Doesn't mean Harkes is a favorite 2 be Thomas Rongen's replacement, I'd bet against him getting it actually, but it certainly is interesting"

 

So, will John Harkes be the next U-20 coach for the U.S. program and join former USMNT teamates Thomas Dooley and Tab Ramos on the U.S. staff under Klinsmann or will one of the aforementioned former teamates be the future coach of the U-20's? Stay tuned!