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USA and Bradley remain in limbo after loss

Bradley's contract runs out at the end of the year and should he see out his term he will be in charge for two friendlies in October.

But the 52-year-old coach was unable to say whether he would be around for those games.

"My contract is through (to) the end of the year so it's no problem for me," Bradley said.

"I'll be thinking later about those games and like I have said there will be discussions," he added.

Outclassed by a young Brazil team Tuesday, the USA played with little of the fire and determination they have shown throughout Bradley's reign.

When asked directly about reports linking him with the manager's role at another Premier League team, Aston Villa, Bradley said he would "love to coach in Europe" - words which further fuelled speculation of his departure.

No American has ever coached in England's top flight but Bradley was an early bookmaker's favourite and Villa are owned by American Randy Lerner.

The two games in October should, under normal circumstances, be ideal testing ground for a new side to begin the build-up to next year's Gold Cup and then the qualifying campaign for the 2014 World Cup.

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