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Former United States boss Gregg Berhalter has been named as the brand new director of soccer and head coach of MLS facet Chicago Hearth.
Berhalter was sacked because the USMNT head coach 9 days after a dismal group-stage exit on the Copa America earlier this yr.
The 51-year-old’s arrival means Frank Klopas, who’s the Hearth’s present head coach, will step down and transition into a brand new function because the membership’s vice chairman of soccer.
Berhalter does have earlier expertise within the MLS, spending 5 years in control of the Columbus Crew between 2013 and 2018.
Throughout his 192 video games in control of the Crew, Berhalter received 76 matches (D46 L70), along with his staff scoring 287 targets and averaging a win proportion of 38.34%.
Berhalter then started his first stint because the USMNT head coach in 2018, beginning strongly with victories over rivals Mexico within the first-ever Nations League closing in addition to within the showpiece match of the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup.
He then guided the USMNT to the spherical of 16 on the 2022 World Cup earlier than they had been overwhelmed 3-1 by the Netherlands.
Berhalter’s contract expired in December 2022, however was then introduced again six months later with a view to guiding the staff by means of to the 2026 World Cup, which america would co-host with Canada and Mexico.
Nevertheless, Berhalter lasted simply 14 video games, successful seven of these (D1 L6) and has since been changed by former Chelsea head coach, Mauricio Pochettino.
Gregg Berhalter is the Chicago Hearth’s new Director of Soccer and Head Coach!
The trail to tomorrow begins immediately #cf97 pic.twitter.com/W8FAfrgVOM
— Chicago Hearth FC (@ChicagoFire) October 8, 2024
The 51-year-old arrives at an underperforming Chicago facet, who at the moment occupy final place within the Jap Convention with one sport of the common season remaining.
The Hearth have reached the MLS Cup playoffs simply twice within the final 15 years, with this marketing campaign the seventh consecutive season they’ve didn’t characteristic within the post-season.
“I’m honoured to be named Director of Soccer and Head Coach of the Chicago Hearth, and I wish to thank Joe Mansueto for his belief,” stated Berhalter.
“Chicago is an unbelievable metropolis, constructed on communities of hard-working and passionate individuals who actually love soccer.
“I stay up for working alongside our employees and gamers to remodel the Hearth right into a world-class organisation that every one our followers and town will be pleased with and can assist.”
Berhalter will formally begin his duties for the 2025 MLS season.
