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Earnie Stewart exit leaves USMNT leadership in flux through end of summer

U.S. Soccer Federation sporting director Earnie Stewart is leaving to join PSV Eindhoven after the departure of men's national team general manager Brian McBride, a management shakeup that leaves the position of men's coach Gregg Berhalter in uncertainty.

Berhalter and McBride were hired by Stewart, and the coach's contract expired Dec. 31. McBride's exit had previously been reported by ESPN.

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"While we are sad to see Earnie go, he has helped lay a strong foundation and build a strong sporting staff to ensure that the future of U.