da cassino online： GOAL looks at the candidates U.S. Soccer could consider to lead men's national team toward 2026

da casino： What's done is done. The Gregg Berhalter era is officially over. Now, U.S. Soccer must write a new chapter under a new manager as the U.S. men's national team marches towards the 2026 World Cup on home soil.

Many will be excited about the possibilities of that new era, but who knows what it will look like? Much will depend on this next coaching hire, especially with so much on the line in 2026.

Because of that, this job is an attractive one. Managing a sleeping giant like the U.S. in a home World Cup is a job many coaches will dream of. Ego and pride will drive plenty of candidates toward the role, and each will have their own ideas for what can be done to put this program on the proper trajectory. Depending on the candidate, the role could be a short run to a major tournament or a longer rebuild of a team – and program – that needs it.

Which candidates could the U.S. turn to and why could each be the right fit for the job? GOAL takes a look.

Getty ImagesJurgen Klopp

We'll get this out of the way because this is the name seemingly everyone is preoccupied with.

Klopp stepped away from Liverpool because he was exhausted and, yes, the life of an international manager is less taxing than that of a club coach. That does not, however, automatically make him a shoo-in for an international job.

And while Klopp, in many ways, would be a dream hire for U.S. Soccer, it doesn't appear it's going to happen. Reports emerged that U.S. Soccer had begun the process of courting Klopp. U.S. Soccer, which has a link to Klopp through USWNT boss Emma Hayes, had reportedly reached out to the ex-Liverpool boss about the possibility of becoming head coach.

According to the Athletic, though, Klopp has turned down an approach from the federation as he reiterated that he would like to take a break from the sport after walking away from Liverpool earlier this year. Still, the report adds that U.S. Soccer is still interested in pursuing the German boss.

He's one of the game's great minds and, perhaps more importantly, he's loveable, well-spoken and a great ambassador for a brand. If you were to come up with a perfect USMNT coach in a lab – and would be willing to pay the cost, literally – the resulting experiment would probably come out looking a lot like Klopp.

However, that doesn't mean he's interested.

AdvertisementGetty ImagesSteve Cherundolo

Now this one feels realistic.

Cherundolo is a USMNT legend, one with a resume that is matched by few in this team's history. He's also proven himself to be a good coach during his short managerial career with LAFC. The Mayor of Hannover is someone who could bring old-school grit back to this team, but he could also lean on his European experience to connect with new-school players.

Is it an attractive enough hire, though? Would Cherundolo be capable of both leading a team and exciting a fanbase ahead of a World Cup? Those are questions U.S. Soccer would need to figure out.

Getty ImagesWilfried Nancy

He's going to get a huge job sooner or later – it's just a matter of when and where.

Nancy has established himself as a rising star during his time coaching in MLS, and the world is starting to take notice. It's easy to see him returning to his native France for a major job at some point.

With the Columbus Crew, Nancy has proven that his style and approach is one that wins games. He's an incredible tactician, but also one that builds his style around beautiful, fun-to-watch soccer. Translating that to the international level may not be easy, but when it comes to known coaches in the U.S., there isn't a brighter mind than Nancy.

NYCFC Patrick Vieira

From one Frenchman to another, although, to be fair, Vieira's name carries a bit more weight with the casual fan.

The Arsenal legend has ties to the U.S., having really started his senior coaching career with NYCFC. In the years since, he's gone on to manage Nice, Crystal Palace and Strasbourg, but hasn't quite been a hit at any of those jobs.

The jury is still out on whether or not Vieira is a good coach, but can he be a great one? The jury is out. Is it worth taking a risk on a coach that probably isn't much better than one the U.S. can get, albeit with a little bit less name recognition?