US Soccer hires Matt Crocker as new sporting director for Premier League team Southampton – and ‘immediate focus’ is on appointing a coach for USMNT after the Gregg Berhalter scandal
US Soccer has appointed Matt Crocker from Premier League side Southampton as its new sporting director.
Crocker will begin immediately to find the USMNT’s next coach, despite not starting full-time in his role until August 2.
“I am honored and excited to join US Soccer as the new Sporting Director,” Crocker said in a press release Tuesday.
“This is a great opportunity to build an elite program and help take football in the United States to the next level. As sporting director, I will immediately focus on supporting the women’s national team in preparation for the upcoming World Cup and on hiring a head coach for the men’s national team.
“These are critical priorities and I am committed to ensuring that both are my immediate focus. I also look forward to working with the entire American football community, including coaches, clubs and players at all levels, to develop a clear and consistent philosophy of play and identify and advance talent across the country.
“US Soccer has tremendous potential and I’m excited to be a part of the future.”
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Matt Crocker was announced as sporting director by the U.S. Soccer Federation on Tuesday