Gregg Berhalter Out as US Men's Soccer Coach
Disappointing Copa America Exit Sparks Change
New Coach Search Underway
After a disappointing group-stage exit from this summer's Copa America tournament, Gregg Berhalter has been fired as coach of the US Men's National Team. Berhalter's removal follows a string of underwhelming results for the USMNT, including a loss to Uruguay and a draw against Trinidad and Tobago in the Copa America.
The USMNT are now less than two years away from hosting the 2026 World Cup, and the search for a new coach is underway. Several candidates have already been linked to the position, including former USWNT coach Jill Ellis and current RB Leipzig coach Jesse Marsch.
Berhalter's departure marks the end of an era for the USMNT. He was hired in 2018 after the team failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup. Under Berhalter, the USMNT won the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup and reached the semifinals of the 2021 CONCACAF Nations League.
However, the team's recent performances have been disappointing, and Berhalter's job was always in jeopardy. The USMNT's failure to reach the knockout stages of the Copa America was the final straw for US Soccer, and Berhalter is now out.
The USMNT will now begin the search for a new coach who can lead the team to success in the 2026 World Cup. The team has a talented group of players, and there is no doubt that they have the potential to be one of the best teams in the world. However, they need a coach who can get the most out of them, and Berhalter was not that coach.
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