Bruce Arena Returns to MLS as San Jose Earthquakes Head Coach

Arena was head coach of the U.S. Men’s National Team at the 2002 and 2006 World Cups. He also led the United States to three Concacaf Gold Cup titles.

U.S. coach Bruce Arena speaks during a press conference ahead of a Concacaf WC Russia 2018 match against Honduras in San Pedro Sula, 240 km north of Tegucigalpa, on Sept. 4, 2017. Johan Ordonez/AFP via Getty Images

Former United States Men’s National Team coach Bruce Arena will be back on the sidelines.

The San Jose Earthquakes announced on Nov. 7 that Arena will be the team’s head coach and sporting director.