British executive Crocker hired as USSF sporting director
Associated PressNEW YORK — Matt Crocker intends to focus on leadership, style of play and team identity in his search for a U.S. men’s soccer coach, but deflected about whether he will consider retaining Gregg Berhalter or look at Jesse Marsch. “Gregg has done a fantastic job,” Crocker said Tuesday after the U.S. Soccer Federation announced his hiring as sporting director. “Clearly, there’s been some great foundations put in place by Gregg and by Anthony around the style, and we want to continue to evolve that style of play.” Crocker believes organization and psychology are important for a national team coach, who has limited training time with players. Crocker said one of his goals was “to try and support U.S. soccer becoming the number one sport in the U.S.” The Americans have an automatic berth in the 2026 World Cup as co-host.
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