U.S. men’s national soccer coach Gregg Berhalter was fired after his team’s early exit from the Copa América tournament on July 1. The 1-0 loss to Uruguay in Kansas City, Missouri, particularly stung because the U.S. was hosting the tournament, which is usually held in South America. It was the first time the host nation has ever failed to advance to the knockout stage since the format was introduced in 1975. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] “Our immediate focus is on finding a coach who can maximize our potential as we continue to prepare for the 2026 World Cup, and we have already begun our search process,” said U.S.