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With Brian Joseph Callaghan II on the bench, USA little missed the loss of Gregg Berhalter as DT and comfortably thrashed Mexico in the Nations League. However, hours after the match, the USMNT announced the return of the 49-year-old strategist.
Through a statement, the stars and stripes put an end to the rumors and publicized the hiring of the technical director, who had seen his contractual relationship expire after the Qatar World Cup 2022.
“The US Soccer Federation has appointed Gregg Berhalter to lead the US Men’s National Team at the 2026 FIFA World Cup taking place in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Berhalter brings nearly three decades of experience and is the first in US Soccer history to participate in a FIFA World Cup as both a player and head coach,” the letter reads.
The letter also explains that the Federation undertook an arduous search process through a “combination of data and interviews to evaluate a multitude of national and international candidates and determine their capabilities.”
However, the best qualities were Berhalter with me and that’s when the sports director Matt Crocker made the decision. The native of New Jersey He was happy for his appointment and grateful for the vote of confidence.
“I want to thank Matt and the entire US Soccer Federation for the trust they have placed in me,” he said. “I am grateful to have the opportunity to build on our World Cup achievements and contribute to this exciting time for football in our country,” he said.
The statement also informs that BJ Callaghanwho currently serves as the team’s head coach, will continue to lead the team during the Concacaf Gold Cupwhich takes place from June 24 to July 16.
Berhalterwho was on the list of candidates to lead the Club America of Liga MX, sounded loud in recent days to regain control of the North American team. Even during the match, media such as The Athletic, Univision, ESPN or the journalist Paul Tenorio, they took it for granted that this Friday the announcement would be released.
The DT link had already ended after guiding USA to the round of 16 against Netherlands in it Qatar World Cup 2022. Nevertheless, Berhalter He was negotiating a new contract when the scandal broke that led to an internal investigation and his removal from office for several months.
The technical director was removed from his duties when the family of Giovanni Reinain clear annoyance due to the lack of minutes of the young promise, aired an act of domestic violence that he starred in Berhalter in 1992 with his wife.
The strategist came to the USMNT in December 2018 after the national team failed to qualify for the World Cup that was held in Russia 2018. Under his mandate, the squad had achieved 37 wins, 11 losses and 12 draws.
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