[USA SPOTLIGHT] In his first media teleconference since the USA failed to qualified for the 2012 Olympic men’s soccer competition, U.S. national team coachJurgen Klinsmann backed under-23 coach Caleb Porter, saying Porter’s lack of pro experience was not factor in the USA’searly exit from qualifying. Klinsmann expressed concern that not enough young Americans are getting playing time in MLS but said there was no easy solution. He said it was imperative upon young prosto work harder and make a case for playing time. “It’s not something that is given to you,” he said. For a look at the main points Klinsmann made …

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