Gregg Berhalter to return as US national team head coach: report

16.06.2023 - 14:07 foxnews.com

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national team coach, a surprising turn of events 5 1/2 months after his contract expired amid conflict with the Reyna family and an investigation of a three-decades-old domestic violence investigation.

Berhalter agreed to coach the team through the 2026 World Cup, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press.

The person spoke on condition of anonymity Thursday night because an announcement had not been made. The U.S. Soccer Federation was likely to make an announcement Friday, the person said.

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