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In Firing Gregg Berhalter, the USMNT Chose Vibes Over Process
A year ago, U.S. Soccer rehired Berhalter after he cleared a meticulous recruitment process defined by data and "psychological testing." Now, he’s out of the job largely due to fan sentiment. If the USMNT is to be successful, it can’t make decisions based on both.
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The USMNT Has No Good Options After a Disastrous Copa América
With a rare opportunity to play some of the world’s best teams in meaningful competition, and in their own country, the Americans failed on every level. And replacing Gregg Berhalter ahead of the 2026 World Cup on home soil isn’t as easy as it sounds.
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Gio Reyna Is Growing Up and Ready to Seize His Copa América Chance
After a stunted few years defined by injury and scandal, the prodigious USMNT playmaker is primed to star for the national team and reinvent his club career. "I’m looking forward to getting back out there and staying healthy and playing games for … whoever it is," he tells The Ringer.
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Gregg Berhalter Is Back, but He Also Never Really Went Away
A public scandal almost derailed the head coach’s USMNT career, but U.S. Soccer ultimately stuck with Berhalter—the architect of a system that still thrived in his absence, culminating in a victory over Canada in the Nations League final
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Folarin Balogun Is Here. What Does He Bring to the USMNT?
The prolific young forward could be the striker the U.S. has been desperately searching for—and a key figure at the stateside 2026 World Cup
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Who Will Coach the USMNT Next? The Job Isn’t As Enticing As You Think.
With Gregg Berhalter’s future uncertain, U.S. Soccer is preparing to announce the manager it hopes will lead the country to glory in the 2026 World Cup. There’s just one problem: Many coaches don’t want the job.
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The USMNT Scandal Reflects the Incestuous Nature of American Soccer
A small clique of elites runs U.S. Soccer, passing it on from fathers to sons, from mentors to mentees. In retrospect, it was inevitable that two prominent American soccer families would get caught up in a bubbling stew of conflicted interests and backstabbing.
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A Last Dance World Cup for Soccer’s Biggest Stars
Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Luka Modric are among the ageless stars hoping to reach the sport’s pinnacle in Qatar
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The USMNT Passed Their World Cup Test. Now the Fun Part Begins.
Progression to the knockout stage is a remarkable achievement for a young, promising team. And they might not be finished.
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Christian Pulisic’s Moment With the USMNT Has Arrived
Pulisic played well in the United States’ World Cup opener against Wales. He might need to be even better against England.