The United States Men's National Soccer Team (USMNT) has recently parted ways with its head coach, Gregg Berhalter. The team failed to qualify for the knockout round at Copa América, leading to this decision. Matt Crocker, US Soccer's sporting director, will now lead the search for a new coach. Several high-profile candidates have emerged as potential successors.
One of these candidates is Jurgen Klopp, the former manager of Liverpool Football Club in England. Klopp is known for his high defensive line and aggressive pressing style. His team plays with a 'patient attack' approach, aiming to score goals as soon as possible after winning the ball back (Patient attack metric: 23 out of 99).
Another candidate is Mauricio Pochettino, who has managed several top European clubs including Tottenham Hotspur and Paris Saint-Germain. He is known for his tactical flexibility and ability to develop young talent.
A third candidate is Patrick Vieira, who currently manages Crystal Palace in the English Premier League. He has experience playing and managing at the highest levels of soccer, making him a strong contender for the USMNT job.
The USSF has no set spending cap on this search. Sponsors or donors could potentially contribute to attract big-name coaches to the team.
Berhalter's dismissal came as a surprise, given that he had only been rehired by Matt Crocker last summer. The USMNT finished third in their group at Copa América and failed to advance to the knockout stage. This disappointing performance has led the USSF to make a change.
The search for Berhalter's replacement is ongoing, with several high-profile candidates emerging as potential successors.
