The USMNT’s loss to The Netherlands Saturday in the Round of 16 marked the latest disappointing finish for the team in the FIFA World Cup.
U.S. soccer fans are frustrated. They’ve also found a scapegoat: USMNT head coach Gregg Berhalter.
Not long after the U.S. exited from the World Cup, the hashtag #berhalterout began picking up steam on Twitter. One Twitter user has even retitled his user name as #berhalterout. He noted that The Netherlands head coach, Louis Van Gaal, said after Saturday’s match, “The USMNT didn’t adapt, they didn’t adjust, we made our tactical plan based on (targeting the flanks).”
The manager of Netherlands, Louis van Gaal, considered a mastermind of the game, said about the #USMNT:
“The USMNT didn't adapt, they didn't adjust, we made our tactical plan based on (targeting the flanks.)”
If that’s not enough for #BerhalterOut, you’re ignoring reality. #USA
— Eurosnob (@usmnt13) December 3, 2022
These fans are clearly passionate about soccer, the USMNT and they’ve made it clear they want Berhalter removed. He’s been the head coach of the U.S. team since 2018.
With the United States set to host the World Cup (along with Mexico and Canada) in 2026, these fans insist now is the time for change.
“Glad to see #BerhalterOut is trending He did bare minimum and allowing him to return for 2026 means USSF does not have high standards,” tweeted Steven Negishi.
“Berhalter was not the coach for us to go far in this tournament,” tweeted another user.
Glad to see #BerhalterOut is trending He did bare minimum and allowing him to return for 2026 means USSF does not have high standards. Luis Van Gall calling Berhalter out or as @herculezg said, he ate GGG's lunch means something. For US to advance in 2026, we need a new coach.
— Steven Negishi🇺🇦 (@AsianSportsFan1) December 3, 2022
Gregg Berhalter improved his starting lineups significantly in this World Cup & his recruitment has been excellent but his tactics, game-management, talent evaluation & insistence on his system aren't at the level we need to make the next jump in 2026.
It's time. #berhalterout
— 11 Yanks (@11Yanks) December 4, 2022
Berhalter was not the coach for us to go far in this tournament. His tactics are tragic, his subs make no sense, and we have no identity! I could coach this team and get the same results because this team just plays with youth and energy. There’s no structure! #BerhalterOut
— Collin Williams (@snaZsound) December 3, 2022
https://twitter.com/usmntfc/status/1599216085655785472
#Berhalter has to go. Uninspired playing football. They never challenged Netherlands really bc he couldn’t adjust style of play. This is not a result of the World Cup, I’ve wanted him gone for awhile. We can’t play scared football. #BerhalterOut
— Jarom McLiver (@JMcLiver) December 3, 2022
Gregg Berhalter got a few things right but playing Gio Reyna for less than 90 minutes over 4 games is a fireable offense #BerhalterOut
— USMNTea (@USMNTea) December 4, 2022
