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The U.S. men’s national team’s early exit from the 2024 Copa America has led to serious calls for Gregg Berhalter’s firing as head coach.
Berhalter is only one year into his second stint as head coach, but a group stage exit from this summer’s competition might spell the end of his time in the role. The 50-year-old watched as the USMNT struggled for consistency at the Copa America, losing back-to-back matches against Panama and Uruguay to suffer elimination.
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup two years away, U.S. Soccer needs to consider a change in order to get the USMNT ready for an experience of a lifetime.
Here is a closer look at several candidates that U.S. Soccer should consider if they truly decide to part ways with Berhalter:
Jurgen Klopp, Free Agent
The odds of U.S. Soccer having the funds to pay a manager like Klopp are slim, but why not consider him?
Klopp has lifted 13 trophies during his managerial career with both Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund. After leaving Liverpool last spring, Klopp has been on the market for the last few months as he ponders what’s next for his career.
The 57-year-old helped Liverpool get back into the limelight of English Football over the past 10 years, winning the UEFA Champions League, English Premier League, and multiple domestic cups.
A reunion with former Borussia Dortmund player Christian Pulisic would also be a positive for both the USMNT and Klopp.
Klopp has never managed a national team though, and who knows if he wants to go that route.
Steve Cherundolo, LAFC
A familiar face to USMNT fans would be LAFC boss Steve Cherundolo.
Cherundolo is in his fourth year of being a head coach, remaining with MLS powerhouse LAFC. After lifting both the Supporters’ Shield and MLS Cup in 2022, Cherundolo led LAFC back to the league final in 2023.
The current Western Conference leaders remain a major threat to lift another league title by year’s end, a…
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Author : Larry Henry Jr
Publish date : 2024-07-04 00:02:46
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