In a surprising move, the U.S. Soccer Federation has announced the immediate dismissal of Gregg Berhalter as head coach of the U.S. Men's National Team. U.S. Soccer President Cindy Parlow Cone expressed gratitude for Berhalter's hard work but emphasized the need for a new leader to bring the team to on-field success. Sporting Director Matt Crocker has taken charge of finding a suitable replacement and is determined to maximize the team's potential for the upcoming 2026 World Cup. Despite his successful track record, which includes leading the USMNT to a second-place finish in the 2022 World Cup group stage, Berhalter was unable to secure long-term success. U.S. Soccer is fully committed to finding a coach who can guide the team to victory and has already begun the search process to ensure success on the pitch in the future.