Gregg Berhalter Needs to be Fired as USMNT Manager! | The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz 

First time watching this channel. The guy in the hat is 100% right. I’ve been a loyal / die hard fan for decades. Couldn’t believe they brought back Berhalter and so disgusted with USSF. If they don’t make a big change and fire Gregg, I’m out.

A very lucrative short-term deal for Jurgen Klopp to manage the USMNT through to the end of the World Cup in '26 isn't a bad idea!

The problem isn't that Berhalter wants to play like Barca, it's that he doesn't appear to have the slightest clue how he wants to play, period. We score a goal then shut shop. That's more Mourinho Chelsea than Barcelona.

I have always found the US Soccer Federation to be very arrogant, yet they have nothing to be arrogant about.

They have a point about nothing but rich kids, in other countries it’s not about money it’s about talent

We haven't made many strides since 1994 and that's really sad....We're a nation of 300 mill and can't put a decent team together still...

Steve Sampson = Semi Final '95 Copa America Bruce Arena = Quarter Finals of '02 World Cup Bob Bradley = Final of '09 Confederations Cup Jurgen Klinsmann = Semi Final 2016 Copa America Gregg = ???

US Soccer Federation playing small Ball with Berhalter. Biggest missed opportunity to level up. Berhalter Day Care still open for business.

Mike made great points, Amin sounds like he started watching soccer yesterday lol

3:59 I actually thought Berhalter would learn from his mistakes and evolve. But almost the opposite happened.

As a British person I never believed the moniker that this current generation is the strongest US generation. They are the most technical because they are the first generation to emerge from the MLS and world academies system. I don’t see a McBride, Dempsey, Claudio Reyna, Beadsley,, Howard, Friedel or Donovan who were stars in their top 5 league clubs. A lot of people say they have more Americans in big European teams, but I think this is because European clubs see the commercial value in American players now, which wasn’t the case before. It didn’t go unnoticed in the Europe that when Pulisic joined Chelsea, the Premier League TV contract increased by four times it’s value in the USA, so big clubs are buying Americans to increase the value of their TV rights in the USA. There is also a lot more American owned teams in Europe now, and American owned teams tend to buy Americans for commercial reasons too. So,I think more Americans in top 5 leagues is more to do with commercial value than quality. I also think US trying to play this technical passing game, just makes the USA easier for big teams to beat. USA players are not at technically gifted as the players from the top nations who don’t have pay to play and have a street soccer culture that produces more technical players. Let’s be real Pulisic the so called greatest American player ever, would not start in the French, Spanish, Brazilian, Argentina, German, Portugal or even the England team. Why is the USA trying to play passing technical game other countries will always be superior than them at? That is why this generation not had any major wins against big teams like past generations. The traditional strengths of the US players were defensive organisation, grittiness, work rate and raw athleticism. But does the USA have those players with all MLS academies teaching American kids tiki-taka football? The USA should be playing to these strengths. Klinsmann gets a not of criticism in the US soccer media because he called out American soccer problems and there were people in American soccer waiting for him to fail when he was US coach because he wanted to shake up the status quo and a lot of people in US soccer have vested interests to keep things the same. But I still think his USMNT was the strongest USA team I have ever seen, who would regularly beat big names home and away because they what they were good at and what they weren’t good at and played to these strengths.

Resiggn with two G’s is amazing 😂😂😂😂

Sure, "golden generation" of most players benched at their clubs 😂😂😂

Jose Mourinho is earning $11 mil to coach Galatasaray. USSF doesn’t have the money to attract his wardrobe, let alone the man himself.

Talent is different then having balls playing with heart

Not mentioned is that Cynthia Parlow, USSF Pres, is a Tarheel, and Berhalter, yep, also a Tarheel. This is just more silly nepotism, really.

I don’t believe this is the most talented team ever. This is the team with the most opportunity.

Amin has terrible soccer takes

its clearly the coach... CLEARLY!!!!!!!!

Nothing wrong with Pulisic telling the officials to go celebrate with Uruguay after their performance. No idea what he's doing trying to shake their hand a second later.

I said we need a Clint Dempsey personality. We need that player with that dog in them

Watching people talk about soccer with little knowledge of the game or history is hilarious

Spot on commentary. 100%

Agree with every word. Well said! So good to see such knowledgeable passionate discussion from Americans on the World Game. Brilliant. Respect from Australia

😂😂😂😂 i love the chant in the beginning. Ive never liked that stupid "believe" chant. Its a losers chant. "I believe"??? Sounds like false hope, a lack of confidence, wishful thinking, desperation. Its weak af! Plain and simple. The us federation should ban it!

I wonder what they think about the Mexican National team also not getting out of the group for the first time since 2007

This is the first time I’ve seen this show and yes yes yes. I agree 100%. This dude is cooking, keep cooking. resiGGn now Gregg.

The players act like the national team is a vacation spot. Just gonna hang out and play some soccer, have some fun with the boys, and then go home. Give me a break.

I always wish they covered soccer more in this country but then once they do I’m like damn maybe we should just leave it to everyone else. Bro in the hat is just Yappin

First off, I'm all for people getting into soccer. The WC is coming up soon, but dang these guys are kind of telling on themselves here. Saying you want Mourinho to come coach us or someone of his caliber would be like a Kansas State basketball fan hoping that Erik Spolestra or Coach Pop can be hired to save the team next season. Lots of top level managers in the world kind of fall back onto National teams or it is a way for managers to elevate their profile or they are former players for that country. Look no further than the managers in Copa America and the Euros. Do we need a new manager? Very much so. Greg has had more than a whole cycle at this point and has not improved us at all. But we do not need someone with a big name in the world of football. We need a coach that will have a clear idea of how they want to play, that puts players in a position to succeed, holds them accountable, and can change tactics in the middle of a game. If we really want to talk about a big hire, we need to make a godfather type offer to run our federation because we literally do not know how to function as a proper football country. Get youth soccer organized in this country. Put futsal courts in as many places as you can. Soccer is not a sport for the well off in most of the world like it is here. Do a huge marketing campaign that lets kids know how much money soccer players actually make and let them know that unlike the NBA and NFL, which on average, have a preferred body size just to play at the highest level, soccer is perfect for every guy who was not big enough for those other sports. Hell even tell kids that it will help them with their footwork or something for other sports. And start running things like other, more established countries in soccer do. That and maybe one of these billionaires that keep buying soccer teams abroad could instead use their money to fund the god dang national team. Thank you for reading my Ted Talk. All the best everyone.

Berhalter leaking the 1-1 score of the Panama game to the boys mid game, right before conceding to Uruguay, was peak Gregg

Panama played a hell of a gane and they actually had players that made a difference. Panama without a doubt is the better team.

IDK if these guys have talked about USMNT soccer before, cause I don't watch this channel. But they got my like. Keep adding fuel to the fire. let the federation feel the heat.

The inmates running the asylum on our national team

Loved seeing this perspective.

Why did Italy catch a stray from Amin 🤣 The '06 squad lead by Cannavaro/Pirlo/Totti played some of the most beautiful soccer I seen

Don't make this about MLS when the best coach we have ever had came from winning MLS cups. It's about being a winning coach and commanding respect in the locker room.

so when you say the mens team identity is pack the back and play the big ball out and win off athleticism, I'm just saying it didn't really work out well 2 times playing Ghana.

FIRE GREGG BERTHALTER NOW!

Apologists point to his overall win loss tie record. The problem with that is the win column is padded by wins over teams like Cuba, St. Kitts, and Curaçao

Exactly. The system is too complicated for how little the national team is playing together

Kids in France don't grow up in shitty environment at all, they have good schools, good food provisions and by far a better healthcare than every americans even the wealthy your problem isn't about money is about culture

So Mike basically wants the bob Knight of soccer to coach the men's soccer team whoever that is

Love how the media is reaponding. Finally its becoming relevant and USSF will have pressure.

Do The Netherlands, Germany, or England's players grow up playing on rocky pitches?

USA is a small team and you have an upcoming short tournament which is the world cup, get the special one MOURINHO

The problem seems to be foundational. The problem is that the youth system is pay to play. It’s expensive to play youth soccer so you don’t get the most talented players you get the most talented rich kids. The rich kids don’t fear losing their place on the team on the youth level or on the USMNT level. They need to fear losing their job. They need to fear their coach. The players are too comfortable with their coach and their place on the team.

You can blame Berhalter for Weah’s actions. The coach sets the culture and attitude of the team. This team is too comfortable and act like they know they can do whatever they want. I would start dropping players to create competition. They’re losing anyway, stop letting these spoiled players feel so comfortable

16:16 twice in your adult life? How old are you 50 😂

Mike ryan was on point. Get a real manager whos a proven winner!

Dan Le Bastard?🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 The dude in the Brasil jersey hit the nail right on the head!!

American soccer culture as a whole is so screwed. You alluded to it with “coddled federation” the pay to play youth system make it to where anyone who can afford to play it as much at the level you need to to go pro is basically a spoiled ass rich kid (super oversimplified) there is a reason soccer mom/ soccer dad is a meme. Along with having a horrible coach there is a systemic problem with US Soccer and a good enough coach can help over come that but the systemic issue will still remain within our soccer culture

When you do a Google search, Klopp is on the top of the list. Don't get me wrong, this is pundits typing that. And don't forget the last time our USMNT was actually trying to play, we had a German coach.

Jogi Löw? FIFA WORLDCUP Winner 2014 with Germany in Brazil? Do you remember GER - BRA 7:1? GER - ARG 1:0? And he is free….

8:55 Columbus = Rodney

Listen both of you have no clue about soccer other then the ball iis round . Pleade learn before speaking. That ref received money and gifts to let teams win in international tournament. Am an ex soccer player for one of the teams boca jr didn't win legally their last tournament . You are grilling an american hero he love the team and his country. Please investigate and say the truth. Usa did an awesome job and should of won.

Jesse Marsch got a team relegated in the EPL and got Canada through with 1 goal and playing against two teams with 10 men lol and that's your guy?

There are some directionally correct things and Amin is a troll, but this isnt a serious discussion. For example, there was no threat of a lawsuit from Berhalter.

You guys are crazy if you think USA is gonna win the 2026 world cup even if they would have gone thru...even bringing the best coach in the world won't make the USA win the world cup 🤦🏻‍♂️

Thing is its a very talented generation, but doesn't have many, if any characters (character, and mental strength is usually an experience thing) if that doesn't come from the players, the coach has to instill that in the players, they need a coach, who can work with younger players, who's an experienced hand who can guide these players, the USMNT won't win the world cup in 2026 but under the right leadership they can make a splash

I’m back to this video because Amin was talkin mess wearing a Brazil shirt, the same team that eliminated the USMNT eliminated Brazil 1 round later. Berhalter out.

Amin is 100 percent correct with his take. They play like idiots.

Amin nailed what the problem is at its core. Our best athletes aren’t growing up playing soccer because the cost of entry is too expensive. They don’t want our best athletes, they aren’t accountable to anyone and they’re only in it to make money. Soccer academies should be going out and convincing these 4.25 track/football stars to play soccer instead. Just imagine if 10 of the top 32 players in the NFL & NBA draft instead played soccer. My son wants to play international soccer and just trying to get him on a youth club team is damn expensive.

Easy fix to hold US federation accountable. Stop going to the games and stop watching the US.

I feel like we got better players up front, but our backline players, including goalie, have gone down.

Pully is a champions league winner the same way Luke Walton is a two time nba champion.

#PayToPlay and Wealthy Connections are killing the progression of the US soccer.

Sack the coach if you want, but the US doesnt have the players to go far in tournaments. Getting out the group stage is about the best they can achieve given their level of talent. They were never at the level they should expect to beat a side like Pananma easily. Especially a man down.

USMT just can’t compete on a world level, the talent and quality of players is night and day. If Pulisic is your best player you’re in big trouble.

What are you talking about this team is trying to play like Barcelona. This team is the antithesis of that. One two passes and boot it over the top. One thing you have right is that there is no cohesion. Coach sucks. Unlike Barcelona we don’t build from the back we play out of the back. Send it run try and get it and then don’t play simple if you do get it take on three players or force a pass or don’t square for a tap in.

The listeners are a burden? 😮 Says the millionaire that talks in the air conditioning for a living. Good move Ruiz!

Jj reddick should be the coach of the usa

Amin trolling the country he lives in and grew up in

My word or some southern exclamation that accompanies an epiphany. Mike Ryan is remarkably over inflated by his success. Barf. Come home Dan.

Please his message before the tournament started, this guy said hopefully get out of the group. What? What a loser.

Appreciate the USMNT talk, but so misinformed. Yall should get Herc, Seb, Holden, or something who follows the USSF/USMNT closely. Either way, #BerhalterOut

that Amin guy is annoying, and doesn't know what he is watching when he watches soccer

Absolutely not! Landon was the best attacking player this country has ever had.

No amount of talent will overcome Gregg's use of Pulisic everywhere but at the point, where he needs to be, and the use of a hold-up 9- which is a compensation approach for not having a 9 who can do what Pulisic routinely does from a less threatening position on the flank. We could have an all-world best 11 and still get 0-0 and 1-0 games against Carribean Islands and the rest of CONCACAF with Gregg's non scoring approach.

I would take Van Gaal , proven national team manager.

I heard soccer is more expensive and not as accessible to join or get to the few facilities. Parents with a lower income cannot afford to pay or send their children to these places. So usually it is rich parents who can afford it. You miss out on a great deal of talents who want to play soccer but will never or can't progress beyond playing for a small boys' club. Perhaps missing out on several 100,000 talented children who will never be able to get the chance. Basketball, American football, ice hockey and baseball are the four major sports in the USA that dominate and are biggest investment. In these sports, there is more interest in finding, scouting and picking talent from poorer areas, because that is where, for the most part, the best talents come from and becomes the best players. Usually clubs pay for these youths and sometimes sign a contract. In the soccer world, that investment or ambition does not exist.

Fire berhalter!

Jose just got signed by Fenerbahçe, he isn't coming here. Klopp isn't coming here. Any money they could give Klopp, he can get in Europe at the next big club job that opens up. A guy like Herv Renard is a more realistic option than some of the dreaming people are doing.

You are two or three decades behind the first world-class futbol countries. Just think about it, you don't even call it by its true name: futbol.

Love the rant, Mike!

Derphalter isn't going anywhere. There are zero on-field circumstances that will get him fired. He's the MLS stooge for the final '26 WC roster selection. They need him in place to market their pathetic little league.

Stop referring to the confederation cup as a “major” tournament… like major teams don’t approach it like it’s an important tournament… cause it isn’t

Dude just said to play like Barcelona. That is not Barcelona style. The problem is the coach. His style sucks and only works I'm the MLS. We need an international coach that knows how to manage this team. The problem will always be pay-to-play. The US Federation sucks. No one likes Greg they just can't say that because they want to play. The US federation needs to go. Klopp needs to be the new manager.

BERHALTER was a genius when they beat Mex in finals etc.. but now he’s the escape goat?? Gtfo

I can admit that USMNT federation has some serious issues and flaws. Rehiring GGG to avoid a lawsuit or because he is BFF with some of these players is beyond unforgivable. I will defend the USMNT that it takes more than wearing a Brazil kit to try and project that you know anything about football. Some of the things said was pure projection rather than anything constructive. But back to the point at hand the quote by Matt Turner says volumes about the mentality and identity of this group. To say you are happy with the direction of the USMNT after losing to an inferior Panama squad not once but TWICE would make not want to see you wear the colors of this country again. It is a LOSER thing to say that you are happy with the direction of this team immediately after getting knocked of the group stage. They made a lot of great points in this rant. I will push back and say let's get real with the current charter of the US federation we can't and never will get a coach like Klopp. That's not happening because whatever the men's head coach makes so does the women's head coach. Klopp made around 15 million GBP so when people bring up that solution it doesn't exactly ring out with validity. I love my nation, I love the players that represent us, and the fanbase that support but the mentality and culture have to be fortified to a level that accurately represents this nation.

I believe we will fire Gregg

The US played a B team for the previous Panama loss and that was penalties anyways. Also, to describe Qatar as a mess was bizarre.

I'm pretty sure our next Golden generation is in the works as we speak with the MLS next academies developing our youth 🤑😎👊🏽⚽

We were playing much better ball with BJ Callaghan as interim manager. BERHALTER OUT PLEASE

Perhaps the overall quality of players are down worldwide

Does Amin hate our country? Just curious

The US team had a very good run up to the Copa America. That's why it's performance was so disappointing

this team isnt more talented than previous generations. just the last generation or two had a decent amount of players in europe playing at a much higher standard and achieving more at those clubs. this squad is made up of a bunch of 2nd division players or benchwarmers or guys getting their teams relegated or guys who are being pushed out of their clubs and offered for sale cheaper than a happy meal. most of them keep dropping levels every couple years instead of going up levels. these guys are just arrogant and overhyped by their clueless fan base. more players in europe doesnt mean more talented when you look at what they are doing there and how the clubs view them. the players suck the manager sucks the federation sucks and the fans suck.

🎵We don’t wanna see you coach soccer no mooooooore🎵

Who actually cares about the USMNT? its all about the USWNT anyway. Way too much passion for a losing program. direct that energy toward supporting a winner, USWNT all day