At US Soccer, he will be responsible for implementing world-class sports science and medical programs to help deliver the lofty goals he has listed. He plunged ahead, accepting Obama’s invitation to be the US ambassador to Ireland, a post he held between 2009 and 2012. ”The Clippers were fortunate, hiring Aleksandar Obradovic from Red Star Belgrade and the Yugoslavia national team. Because the Spartans did not have enough ticket sellers, team vice president Jerry Lawrence and tick.