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My issue with Berhalter isn't that he's necessarily bad, it's just that he's not that great. It depends on where you see US Soccer going and if you think there should be higher expectations.
Right now, they're the 3rd best team in CONCACAF despite probably having the most talent. Getting out of the group stage in the World Cup seems to be about the ceiling for the team right now. I get that that's probably fine but with a crop of intriguing young players, I don't have a problem shooting for more.
Personally, I'd look overseas for a national team manager with experience like Joachim Low or someone who has managed at a high club level. Most of the players will be playing at a level far higher than MLS and have been coached by people at a level far higher than MLS. Would you hire a Division 2 basketball coach to coach the US Men's Basketball team? Probably not.
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