Latest Updates on Search for Gregg Berhalter’s Successor as U.S. Coach: Klopp, Henry, and More Rumored Candidates

Jurgen Klopp Emerges as Front-runner for US National Team Coach Position

The search for Gregg Berhalter’s successor as the US national team coach is heating up, with Jurgen Klopp emerging as a top contender for the coveted position. The Philadelphia Union coach, Jim Curtin, believes that if Klopp is available and willing to take on the role, there should be no need for an extensive interview process.

Klopp, who recently retired from his successful tenure at Liverpool, is highly regarded in the football world and is seen as the fan favorite to replace Berhalter. Other candidates being speculated about include Thierry Henry, Patrick Vieira, Marcelo Bielsa, and a host of other top coaches.

With the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, the search for a new coach is crucial, as the selected candidate will have limited time to prepare the team. The incoming coach will have just nine one-week training periods with the full player pool before the World Cup opener.

Former national team forward and current analyst Taylor Twellman believes that the new coach should be a bold and charismatic personality who can inspire and motivate the team. The pressure will be on the new coach to lead the US team to success and lift them out of their current slump.

Overall, the search for the new US national team coach is garnering a lot of attention, with big names in the football world being considered for the role. It remains to be seen who will ultimately take on the challenge of leading the US team to glory in the 2026 World Cup.