USMNT Coaching Search: The Leading Contenders for the Next Head Coach after Gregg Berhalter
Sports | July 11, 2024, 4:23 a.m.
U.S. Soccer has made the decision to fire Gregg Berhalter as the men's national team coach, setting off a search for a new leader with the home World Cup approaching. Sporting director Matt Crocker is leading the search, emphasizing a targeted approach to find the best candidate. While the preference is for a "serial winning coach" with a focus on player development, a wide pool of candidates is being considered. The search includes big names like Jürgen Klopp and Zinedine Zidane, as well as gettable foreign coaches like Hervé Renard and Joachim Löw. Domestic options like Steve Cherundolo and Wilfried Nancy are also in the mix. The main goal is to find a coach who can lead the USMNT to success, but the search may come with challenges, including financial considerations and the need for effective communication with players.