The future of United States men’s national soccer coach Gregg Berhalter is up in the air following the team’s disappointing performance at the Copa América. Despite high expectations, the U.S. failed to advance out of the group stage, winning just one out of three matches.
The team’s early exit from the tournament has raised concerns about Berhalter’s leadership. Many had hoped the U.S. would at least finish in the top two of their group, especially considering their higher FIFA ranking compared to fellow group members Uruguay, Panama, and Bolivia.
In their first match, the U.S. secured a 2-0 victory over Bolivia. However, a 2-1 defeat to Panama, which included an early red card to Tim Weah, put the team at a disadvantage. The final blow came in a 1-0 loss to Uruguay, sealing their fate in the tournament.
Berhalter took over as the team’s manager in 2018 and led them to a CONCACAF Gold Cup victory in 2021. Despite advancing out of the group stage in the 2022 World Cup, the U.S. suffered a 3-1 loss to the Netherlands in the Round of 16.
With the World Cup just two years away, the decision on Berhalter’s future is imminent. Will he stay on as coach, or will the U.S. look for a new direction? The upcoming announcement will shed light on the team’s plans moving forward.