As the self-proclaimed USMNT correspondent for Waking the Red, I have to share some of the recent news items relating to the subject. To bring you up to speed, here are a few key items to note:
Coaching: Gregg Berhalter has been appointed as the new permanent coach of the USMNT as of December 2, 2018. The “search” lasted more than a year after the USMNT’s epic failure to qualify for the 2018 World Cup. Berhalter’s resume isn’t the most sexy with his only head coaching positions being held at Hammarby IF, who play in Sweden’s top flight, and most recently at Columbus Crew SC for the last five years.