The 52-year-old, who has been linked with the vacant Fulham job, guided the Americans into the last 16 of the World Cup, finishing ahead of England at the top of their group.

Bradley still has several months of his current deal left to run and talks over future plans for the USA's international football programme will resume shortly.

A spokesman for the United States Soccer Federation tonight confirmed to Press Association Sport: "US Soccer officials will be meeting with Bob soon to discuss possible options regarding his future with the programme."