On Wednesday, Gregg Berhalter was let go as supervisor of the U.S. males’s nationwide crew after crashing out of the Copa America throughout the group stage and took full responsibility for the dismal show. The USMNT turned the primary Copa America hosts ever to not make it out of the group stage, inflicting fear about whether or not Berhater was the appropriate man to lead the USMNT into the 2026 World Cup on dwelling soil. Berhalter thanked the federation and stated he believes nice issues are forward for the crew, even with out him.
“I want to thank the U.S. Soccer Federation for entrusting me to lead this team for the past five years. Representing our country is a tremendous honor and I am proud of the identity we have built on and off the field. It was very gratifying watching this team improve over the years and I remain grateful for the lifetime bonds created with our players, coaches, and staff members,” Berhalter stated in an announcement to Fox . “The Copa America result is extremely disappointing and I take full responsibility for our performance. Our approach and process was always focused on the 2026 World Cup and I remain confident that this group will be one of the great stories in 2026.”
Despite profitable a Gold Cup and two Concacaf Nations League titles, sporting director Matt Crocker determined that it was time to transfer in a special course. Berhalter had a 44-13-17 document as head coach of the USMNT however his solely wins towards groups in FIFA’s high 20 have been towards Mexico and Iran.
Crocker has said that the search for a brand new head coach has already begun and it is necessary that it is a search that goes shortly. The USMNT might be again in motion on Sept. 7 towards Canada in a pleasant and the extra time {that a} new coach has to get to know the gamers, the higher.
