Overview
- The appointments were announced on November 7 ahead of Hockey India League Season 2.
- Former head coach Jeroen Baart moves into an advisory role to support strategy and technical planning.
- Soorma has retained most of its core from a third-place debut season and added prospect Jeetpal and experienced forward Akashdeep Singh.
- Goldberg arrives with European medals and experience coaching Belgium’s U21 and senior teams, while Argentine Olympian Bergner is noted for a data-driven approach.
- Captained by Harmanpreet Singh, Soorma opens the 2026 campaign against defending champions Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers on January 4 in Chennai.