PHILADELPHIA — On the 13th day of U.S. men's national team limbo, with Gregg Berhalter out of contract and under investigation, and with the USMNT's coaching future as murky as could be, J.T. Batson stepped on stage.
The most qualified American candidate would be Jesse Marsch, whothat"coaching the U.S. national team would be incredible," and specifically that"coaching at the World Cup at home would be an incredible experience." But he is currently at Leeds United.
If Marsch isn't available or fancied, the search would likely lead back to a respected, up-and-coming, mid-40s MLS coach — Jim Curtin? Steve Cherundolo? — which is exactly what Berhalter was four years ago. Which, of course, begs the question: Why not just keep Berhalter, who hasU.S. Soccer's other option would be to wait for a better candidate to materialize. It could ride with an interim coach — either, or another one — until this summer, or perhaps even until 2024.
Both are viable paths, but neither is ideal, which brings us back to Batson’s idea of a “broad” review. U.S. Soccer doesn’t just need a USMNT coach; it needs a plan.U.S. Soccer officials have indicated that Stewart, who last year signed a contract extension through 2026, is primarily responsible for that plan. But it’s unclear who else is involved., he initially said that the hiring and firing of coaches would be McBride's responsibility.
If not Berhalter, U.S. Soccer would most likely name a permanent successor in the first half of 2023. If, after a couple years, it becomes clear that the program is heading sideways, Stewart could then pull the plug and chase a high-profile coach in 2025, with a low-pressure year to prepare for the high-pressure moment in 2026.
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