Berhalters Tenure Ends After Disappointing World Cup

Gregg Berhalter fired as US Men's soccer coach

Berhalter's tenure ends after disappointing World Cup

USMNT failed to advance out of group stage in Qatar

Gregg Berhalter has been fired as the head coach of the United States men's national soccer team, U.S. Soccer announced Tuesday.

Berhalter's firing comes nine days after the USMNT's first-round exit from the World Cup in Qatar. The Americans finished third in their group behind England and Iran, failing to advance to the knockout stage for the first time since 1986.

Berhalter, 50, had more than two years left on his contract but paid the price for the team's disappointing performance in Qatar. The USMNT was widely expected to reach the knockout stage, but they were eliminated after losing to the Netherlands in the round of 16.

Berhalter's firing is the latest in a string of changes for the USMNT. U.S. Soccer also fired general manager Earnie Stewart on Tuesday, and the federation is expected to hire a new sporting director in the coming months.

The USMNT will now begin the search for a new coach. Several potential candidates have already been mentioned, including former U.S. national team players Claudio Reyna and Landon Donovan.

Berhalter's firing is a major disappointment for the USMNT. The team has made significant progress in recent years, and they were expected to compete for a medal at the World Cup. However, their disappointing performance in Qatar has led to a major setback.

The USMNT will now have to regroup and prepare for the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The team will have a new coach and a new sporting director, and they will be looking to make a strong run in the tournament.