Gregg Berhalter Fired as United States Men's National Soccer Team Coach

Tenure Ends After Disappointing Copa America Performance

Berhalter's Tumultuous Tenure Comes to a Close

FILE - Coach Gregg Berhalter of the United States greets goalkeeper Matt Turner after losing 0-1 against Uruguay at the end of a Copa America match in Kansas City, Kansas, June 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File) Gregg Berhalter has been fired as the head coach of the United States men's national soccer team following the squad's disappointing Copa America performance. Berhalter's tenure, which began in December 2018, has been marked by both success and controversy. He led the team to victory in the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup and the 2020 Nations League, but the team's failure to qualify for the 2018 World Cup and its disappointing performance in the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign have led to increasing criticism. In addition to the team's on-field struggles, Berhalter has also been criticized for his handling of off-field issues, including his decision to suspend Gio Reyna from the team in December 2022. Berhalter, 50, had more than two years left on his contract, but he paid the price for the team's disappointing performances. The U.S. Soccer Federation has not yet announced a replacement for Berhalter. Berhalter's firing marks the end of an era for the United States men's national soccer team. He was the first American-born coach to lead the team to a major trophy, and he helped to develop a new generation of talented players. However, his tenure was also marred by controversy, and his firing is a sign that the U.S. Soccer Federation is looking for a new direction.