After weeks of rumors and reports, the news became official on Sunday: Columbus Crew SC's Gregg Berhalter will take over as the next head coach of the US men’s national team, becoming the first USMNT head coach to have played in a World Cup for the US.
“This is a tremendous honor,” Berhalter said in a U.S. Soccer statement. “Having played for the national team, I know what it means to represent our country. I believe in our players and our program, and together we will work to build something special and develop a team that will make our supporters proud.