Klinsmann ‘sad to see’ fallout from Reyna-Berhalter dispute
2 years, 2 months ago

Klinsmann ‘sad to see’ fallout from Reyna-Berhalter dispute

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Former United States coach Jurgen Klinsmann says the fallout from the public dispute between coach Gregg Berhalter and the family of young star Gio Reyna is “obviously not looking good” for U.S. soccer. Klinsmann, who coached the men’s national team from 2011-2016, said Wednesday he felt the problems between Berhalter and Reyna may have played a role in the team’s performance at the World Cup in Qatar. Gio Reyna, who plays for German team Borussia Dortmund, said he was “devastated” before the tournament when Berhalter told him his role in Qatar would be very limited. Klinsmann said the U.S. needs the 20-year-old Reyna, “an unbelievable, talented player that showed already in a very, very early age of his career or stage of his career that he can be a difference maker.” Klinsmann referred to the U.S. hosting the 2026 World Cup with Mexico and Canada as “a gift from God,” and said the U.S. Soccer Federation needs to “figure things out” in the next few months.

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CONCACAF Nations League finals: Pochettino turns to experience; includes Pulisic, McKennie in squad
2 weeks, 2 days ago

CONCACAF Nations League finals: Pochettino turns to experience; includes Pulisic, McKennie in squad

The Hindu  

U.S. men’s national team coach Mauricio Pochettino will lean on a cast of reliable veterans in this month’s CONCACAF Nations League finals as the defending champion looks to build momentum a little more than a year out from the World Cup. Pochettino took charge in September after the U.S. suffered a humiliating early exit from the Copa America on home …

Gio Reyna could play under Berhalter for the first time even after feud between parents when USA faces Germany
1 year, 5 months ago

Gio Reyna could play under Berhalter for the first time even after feud between parents when USA faces Germany

The Hindu  

Gio Reyna could play his first match under Gregg Berhalter since their family feud began 11 months ago, though the U.S. coach did not detail the midfielder’s exact role in Saturday’s game against Germany. Reyna played wide midfield under Berhalter during the the coach’s first term and could be used there or in a more central midfield role. “For us, …

Borussia Dortmund’s Gio Reyna gets recalled to USA squad by coach Gregg Berhalter after bitter public dispute
1 year, 5 months ago

Borussia Dortmund’s Gio Reyna gets recalled to USA squad by coach Gregg Berhalter after bitter public dispute

The Hindu  

Borussia Dortmund’s Gio Reyna will reunite with United States national team coach Gregg Berhalter for the first time since their bitter public dispute after the midfielder was named in the squad for this month’s upcoming international friendlies. Reyna and Berhalter were embroiled in an acrimonious bust-up during last year’s World Cup in Qatar that led to Berhalter’s future as US …

U.S. Soccer, Gregg Berhalter add Gio Reyna to roster for games vs. Germany, Ghana
1 year, 5 months ago

U.S. Soccer, Gregg Berhalter add Gio Reyna to roster for games vs. Germany, Ghana

LA Times  

U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter, left, and Gio Reyna during the round of 16 match at the 2022 World Cup against the Netherlands. But Berhalter, coach of the men’s national soccer team, said Thursday that he and Reyna, one of his most talented midfielders, are ready to work together when the 23-player U.S. team begins gathering in Nashville next week for …

Gio Reyna to be called up for next USMNT squad after Gregg Berhalter talks
1 year, 6 months ago

Gio Reyna to be called up for next USMNT squad after Gregg Berhalter talks

New York Times  

USFF sporting director Matt Crocker has confirmed that Gio Reyna will be called up to the next USMNT camp, if healthy, after talks with head coach Gregg Berhalter. Reyna’s relationship with Berhalter was under the microscope after a tricky 2022 World Cup for the pair and the subsequent incident which saw details of the 50-year-old’s historic domestic abuse of his …

Gregg Berhalter’s first roster since U.S. Soccer controversy doesn’t include Gio Reyna
1 year, 6 months ago

Gregg Berhalter’s first roster since U.S. Soccer controversy doesn’t include Gio Reyna

LA Times  

The reconciliation between national team coach Gregg Berhalter and star playmaker Gio Reyna will have to wait. Also missing because of injury or fitness concerns are midfielder Tyler Adams, captain of last fall’s World Cup team; defenders Walker Zimmerman and Cameron Carter-Vickers; goalkeepers Sean Johnson and Zack Steffen; and forward Josh Sargent. It’s a really good mix of experienced guys …

REVEALED: Gregg Berhalter and Claudio Reyna STILL haven't spoken since bitter World Cup row between their two families as returning US coach turns to 'experts in mediation' to heal rift
1 year, 6 months ago

REVEALED: Gregg Berhalter and Claudio Reyna STILL haven't spoken since bitter World Cup row between their two families as returning US coach turns to 'experts in mediation' to heal rift

Daily Mail  

United States men's national team coach Gregg Berhalter has still not spoken to Gio Reyna since he has been put in charge of the team he led to the 2022 World Cup. Gregg Berhalter has still not spoken to Gio Reyna since being hired back to the USMNT Berhalter believes that he and Gio Reyna will be able to repair …

Gregg Berhalter admits there is 'work to do' to repair relationship with Gio Reyna
1 year, 9 months ago

Gregg Berhalter admits there is 'work to do' to repair relationship with Gio Reyna

Daily Mail  

Gregg Berhalter was re-introduced Friday as the coach of the US men's national team and acknowledged there is 'work to do' to repair his relationship with Gio Reyna. That player was later confirmed to be Reyna, and after Berhalter's comments, Gio's mother Danielle Reyna disclosed to US Soccer that the coach and his now-wife Rosalind had been involved in a …

Berhalter named US coach until 2026
1 year, 9 months ago

Berhalter named US coach until 2026

The Hindu  

Gregg Berhalter has returned as coach of the United States men’s team to lead them to the 2026 World Cup, the country’s soccer federation said on Friday, nearly six months after his contract expired amid a shakeup at the federation. The 49-year-old’s contract with the national team expired on December 31 after he lead the side to the knockout stages …

Commentary: U.S. Soccer’s decision to bring back Gregg Berhalter is the right move
1 year, 9 months ago

Commentary: U.S. Soccer’s decision to bring back Gregg Berhalter is the right move

LA Times  

U.S. men’s national soccer team coach Gregg Berhalter acknowledges the crowd after a loss to the Netherlands in the Qatar World Cup. In his first four years, Berhalter compiled the best winning percentage by a men’s coach in U.S. Soccer history. “Also what came through in abundance was his passion to develop the legacy of U.S. Soccer, not just about …

Gregg Berhalter: ‘Work to do’ in rebuilding relationship with Gio Reyna as coach returns to USMNT
1 year, 9 months ago

Gregg Berhalter: ‘Work to do’ in rebuilding relationship with Gio Reyna as coach returns to USMNT

New York Times  

Gregg Berhalter said there is “work to do” in “trying to rebuild” his relationship with Gio Reyna during his first news conference since the U.S. men’s national team announced the coach’s return to his previous position Friday. Berhalter will not be coaching the CONCACAF Gold Cup in an effort to avoid creating “the environment of Gregg puts his boats straight …

U.S. Soccer is investigating Gregg Berhalter, who says he was a blackmail target
2 years, 2 months ago

U.S. Soccer is investigating Gregg Berhalter, who says he was a blackmail target

LA Times  

U.S. Soccer said Tuesday it launched an investigation into a potential blackmail plot involving men’s national team coach Gregg Berhalter during the recent World Cup in Qatar. In a lengthy social media post from an account U.S. Soccer said belonged to Berhalter, the coach said the federation was contacted by an unnamed individual during the tournament who said “they had …

US almost sent Reyna home from World Cup for lack of hustle
2 years, 3 months ago

US almost sent Reyna home from World Cup for lack of hustle

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — American midfielder Gio Reyna almost was sent home from the World Cup because of a lack of hustle in training, for which he later apologized. Thereafter, I shook off my disappointment and gave everything I had on and off the field.” Charter posted an editor’s note Sunday that said: “Berhalter’s comments were. “It was the team’s strong …

USA's World Cup camp turn each other, as Gio Reyna's agent calls boss Gregg Berhalter 'self-serving'
2 years, 3 months ago

USA's World Cup camp turn each other, as Gio Reyna's agent calls boss Gregg Berhalter 'self-serving'

Daily Mail  

Gio Reyna's agent has hit back at claims his client was nearly sent home from the World Cup as USA's exit from the tournament continues to turn uglier. Gio Reyna's agent has defended his client following USA's World Cup exit Gregg Berhalter said he almost sent an unnamed player home from Qatar due to behavior However, Reyna's agent Dan Segal …

USMNT forward Gio Reyna responds to Berhalter comments, reports of lack of effort at World Cup
2 years, 3 months ago

USMNT forward Gio Reyna responds to Berhalter comments, reports of lack of effort at World Cup

New York Times  

U.S. men’s national team forward Gio Reyna said Monday he “let emotions get the best of ” after he was told before the World Cup that he would be playing a limited role in Qatar. Reyna’s comments came after reports Sunday that he had to apologize to the U.S. team at the World Cup over his lack of effort in …

Gio Reyna apologized to USMNT during World Cup for his lack of effort, sources say
2 years, 3 months ago

Gio Reyna apologized to USMNT during World Cup for his lack of effort, sources say

New York Times  

Editor’s Note: This story is included in The Athletic’s Best of 2022. Multiple sources close to the U.S. men’s national team have provided details to The Athletic that help explain attacker Gio Reyna’s lack of involvement at the World Cup. After the match, Berhalter explained his decision to opt for Morris over Reyna, saying that “in the phase of the …

Dortmund not taking any chances with US midfielder Gio Reyna
2 years, 7 months ago

Dortmund not taking any chances with US midfielder Gio Reyna

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Borussia Dortmund is not taking any chances with Gio Reyna. The American midfielder was surprisingly left out of Dortmund’s squad for its 1-0 win at Hertha Berlin on Saturday in the Bundesliga despite making his long-awaited return from injury the week before. Dortmund coach Edin Terzić said the 19-year-old Reyna’s omission was purely a precautionary decision. “And when …

Former U.S. soccer coach Jurgen Klinsmann hired by German team
5 years, 4 months ago

Former U.S. soccer coach Jurgen Klinsmann hired by German team

LA Times  

Jurgen Klinsmann, former coach of the U.S. men’s national soccer team, is working for the German club team Hertha Berlin. Jurgen Klinsmann, former coach of the U.S. national team, is returning to the sidelines in his native Germany after being hired Wednesday to guide struggling Hertha Berlin from relegation. Klinsmann, 55, hasn’t coached since 2016, when he was fired by …

Berhalter hired as US soccer coach after World Cup failure
6 years, 3 months ago

Berhalter hired as US soccer coach after World Cup failure

Associated Press  

Gregg Berhalter was hired Sunday to coach the U.S. men’s national team, making him the first person to run the Americans after playing for them at the World Cup. Berhalter, who spent the past five seasons as coach of Major League Soccer’s Columbus Crew, represents a generational change for an American team staggered by its failure to reach this year’s …

Klinsmann fired as US soccer coach; Arena could return
8 years, 4 months ago

Klinsmann fired as US soccer coach; Arena could return

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — In a sign of just how much American soccer has grown up, U.S. national team coach Jurgen Klinsmann was fired after a pair of losses in the final round World Cup qualifying. “With the next qualifying match in late March, we have several months to refocus the group and determine the best way forward to ensure a …

Column: Jurgen Klinsmann’s firing was a long time coming
8 years, 4 months ago

Column: Jurgen Klinsmann’s firing was a long time coming

LA Times  

Jurgen Klinsmann never realized his bold ambition of introducing an attacking mentality to the U.S. national team, but that’s not why he was fired Monday. If U.S. Soccer was certain Klinsmann would get the team back to the World Cup, he would still be the coach. Arena, who previously coached the U.S. at two World Cups, won’t make any of …

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