Brian McBride ‘will NOT return as US men’s soccer team general manager’ as investigation continues into World Cup coach Gregg Berhalter
Brian McBride is not returning as the general manager of the United States men’s national team, according to ESPN.
McBride had been the GM of the US national team since 2020. As a former striker for the national team, McBride scored 30 goals in 95 senior team appearances.
US soccer spokespeople did not immediately respond to Daily Mail’s request for confirmation.
Brian McBride USMNT General Manager will not return to his position with USA soccer
McBride was hired as general manager of the national team in 2020 and his contract ran out
The move comes at a tumultuous time for US soccer as Gregg Berhalter’s future remains in question after coaching the team through the 2022 World Cup.
Berhalter was placed under investigation after being blackmailed by former national team teammate Claudio Reyna and his wife over an incident that involved Berhalter kicking his wife in 1991.
The United States are set to play two friendlies against Serbia and Columbia at the end of this month which will be coached by interim manager Anthony Hudson.
Berhalter’s contract as head coach of the national team expired in early January and it was announced that a decision on his future would not be made until the conclusion of the investigation.
Gregg Berhalter is currently out of contract as he is being investigated by the US soccer federation
McBride (20), Berhalter (3) and Claudio Reyna (10) once all played together for team USA
Like Berhalter, McBride’s contract expired this month however the decision was made by sporting director Earnie Stewart and those in power not to retain him.
The Arlington Height, Illinois native played in three different World Cups for the United States and was inducted into America’s National Soccer Hall of Fame in 2014.
Aside from being the first American player to score goals in three separate World Cup tournaments, he is also one of only 11 who have even been called up to three different World Cups.
His 17-year career saw him suit up for teams in the United States, England, and Germany, with perhaps his most notable stint coming with English Premier League side Fulham FC where he scored 33 goals in 140 appearances.
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