– Gregg Berhalter has been fired as head coach of the U.S. men’s national team following a disappointing exit from the 2024 Copa America, where they were eliminated in the group stage.
– The U.S. entered the tournament with expectations of at least reaching the knockout stage. However, they suffered a crucial loss to Panama and failed to secure a necessary result against Uruguay.
– Berhalter expressed gratitude to the U.S. Soccer Federation for the opportunity to coach, acknowledging the team’s disappointing performance and taking full responsibility for the Copa America results.
– During his five-year tenure, Berhalter managed few significant victories against top-tier teams, primarily achieving success against Mexico.
– U.S. Soccer President Cindy Parlow Cone and Sporting Director Matt Crocker emphasized the need for a new coach to lead the team into a successful future, focusing on preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
– Potential candidates for the head coach position include prominent names like Jose Mourinho, Joachim Low, Zinedine Zidane, and former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, as well as current MLS coaches like Wilfried Nancy and Steve Cherundolo.
– Crocker confirmed that the search for a new coach has already begun.