Gregg Berhalter re-hired for USMNT Head Coach. In a recent press conference, Matt Crocker, the sporting director of US soccer, announced that Gregg Berhalter will be rejoining as the Men’s National Team head coach. The process of selecting the head coach was described as “comprehensive and evidence-based” by Crocker.
During the process, Crocker was impressed by Berhalter’s passion, knowledge, leadership, and growth mindset. He also mentioned that Berhalter has a passion for developing the legacy of US soccer, not just for winning in the Men’s National Team but also for developing the game for the good of the game and the growth of the game in this country for both players, coaches, and clubs.
Crocker described the changes that will be made as an “evolution” rather than business as usual. He and Berhalter will work closely to kick the program forward and work out what those competitive advantages are going to be to take US soccer forward through to 2026.
Cindy also spoke at the press conference and thanked Matt for the thorough process that led to the selection of Berhalter. She described it as an important moment for soccer in their country and is looking forward to working with Matt and Berhalter to make sure they take advantage of the momentum leading up to 2026.
Berhalter himself spoke about his experience during the press conference. He thanked Cindy, JT, and Matt and mentioned that the interview process was grueling but gave him insight into Matt and the process he works with.
Berhalter talked about his experience in the locker room after losing to the Netherlands in Qatar and how he saw real disappointment on the players’ faces. He found this intriguing because they were hungry for more. He also talked about how he wants to take the program to the next level and how he wants to evolve and strengthen the cohesiveness of the group.
He mentioned that when he took over in 2018, he was coaching kids and has seen amazing progress in their individual careers and collectively as a team. He is excited about what the next three years could look like if they continue to develop in the way they have. He ended by saying that he is happy to be back and can’t wait to get back together with the staff and players.
However, not everyone was happy with Gregg Berhalter re-hired for USMNT Head Coach. According to an article from For The Win, some fans reacted negatively to the news of Gregg Berhalter’s re-hiring for the U.S. men’s national team. The article mentions that after a disappointing World Cup Qatar 2022 for the United States Men’s National team that was followed by the bizarre Gio Reyna family controversy which was an awful look for the Reynas, it felt like head coach Gregg Berhalter wouldn’t be coming back.
Another article from Yahoo Sports reports that some fans used the hashtag “#BerhalterOut” to express their frustration with Berhalter being re-hired as USMNT coach. However, it’s important to note that not all fans may share this opinion and there may be fans who support the decision to bring Berhalter back.
Overall, it seems that there is a lot of excitement and optimism about the future of US soccer with Gregg Berhalter rejoining as the Men’s National Team head coach.