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Fan pressure and poor performance led to the decision; search for new coach underway ahead of 2026 World Cup
- Gregg Berhalter has been dismissed as the head coach of the U.S. men's national soccer team following a disappointing Copa América performance.
- Jim Curtin, manager of the Philadelphia Union, expressed interest in contributing to the USMNT but acknowledged the challenges faced by MLS coaches.
- Fan pressure played a significant role in Berhalter's firing, reflecting a growing engagement and demand for better results from the national team.
- U.S. Soccer sporting director Matt Crocker is now tasked with finding a new coach who can maximize the team's potential ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
- Jurgen Klopp was approached for the position but declined; other potential candidates include Patrick Vieira, Thierry Henry, and Matias Almeyda.
People, Places and Things In This Story
- Gregg Berhalter American coach and soccer player
- United States men's national soccer team Soccer team
- Copa América Football tournament
- World Cup Football competition
- U.S. Soccer Nonprofit organization
- Matt Crocker Technical director of the United States Soccer Federation
- Jim Curtin American coach and soccer player
- Jürgen Klopp German football manager
- MLS Soccer league
- Philadelphia Union Soccer club
- Patrick Vieira French association football manager
- Thierry Henry French football coach
- Matías Almeyda Argentine football manager
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