Edward Vento

Jul 15, 2024 | lastwordonsports.com | Edward Vento

US Soccer’s search for Gregg Berhalter’s replacement may be the most important hire in their history. Coming off the back of an embarrassing display on home soil, Berhalter was relieved of his duties. With the World Cup being played at home in 2026, it’s imperative that the USSF get this hire right: another flameout at a major international tournament could do irreversible damage to the potential growth of the game in the country.

Jul 11, 2024 | lastwordonsports.com | Edward Vento

After nine days of waiting, following their group stage exit from a Copa America on home soil, Gregg Berhalter has been sacked by US Soccer. Berhalter started his role in 2016 and was rehired following his contract running out after the 2022 World Cup. Gregg Berhalter Sacked by USSFIn his five or so years in charge of the USMNT, Berhalter had a record of 44 wins, 17 draws, and just 13 losses. However, numbers can be deceiving.

Mar 25, 2024 | lastwordonsports.com | Edward Vento

Kobe & Shaq’s Lakers. Michael & Pippen’s Bulls, twice. Gregg Berhalter’s USMNT. Three-peating isn’t for everyone. In all seriousness, this was a major accomplishment for the USMNT. Even if you view the Nations League as a soulless money grab, winning a tournament of any kind, three times in a row, is not an easy feat. After seeing off Mexico by *that scoreline* of Dos a Cero the yanks extended their unbeaten streak against El Tri to seven, dating back to 2019.

Mar 22, 2024 | lastwordonsports.com | Edward Vento

The semifinals of the 2024 Nations League was on the ropes for Gregg Berhalter and the United States. Then, a semi flukey own goal powered by a Miles Robinson header in the dying moments of the game sent it to extra time. Enter: Giovanni Reyna. He had been subbed on at halftime, but where he really cooked was when the whistle blew to start extra time.

Mar 14, 2024 | lastwordonsports.com | Edward Vento

The US Men’s National team looks for a three peat of Nations League trophies to kick off a massive year for the country. Gregg Berhalter’s latest roster has been pretty much received without complaint from the USMNT fan community. However there are a few players whose inclusion in the roster seemingly answers questions about their health:In-Form Christian Pulisic is coming into this camp potentially in the form of his life.