Jurgen Klinsmann and U.S. Soccer apparently could not reach an agreement and the German World Cup winner has reportedly taken his name off the shortlist for U.S. national team manager.

The turn of events is somewhat reminiscent of the embarrassment caused by the English FA's premature announcement that Luiz Felipe Scolari had accepted the England job.

The U.S. Soccer program seems in disarray following a dismal performance at this past summer's World Cup.

Stunning change of mind for Klinsmann - Jamie Trecker - FoxSoccer.com (new window)

Klinsmann rules out US coach role - BBC Report (new window)

By not moving forward, U.S. goes backward by Nancy Armour - AP - Article @ FoxSoccer.com (new window)