Gregg Berhalter

Overview

Gregg Berhalter is an American soccer coach and former player, known for his extensive career both on and off the field. Born on August 1, 1973, Berhalter has played for several clubs in Europe and the United States, and later transitioned into coaching, leading teams such as the Columbus Crew and the U.S. Men's National Team. Here is a timeline of his significant events and milestones.

Main Milestones

Birth

August 1, 1973

Gregg Berhalter was born in Englewood, New Jersey, and grew up in nearby Tenafly. Notably, he is the godson of former Boston Red Sox player and baseball Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski.

Early Soccer Career

High School Years

Berhalter attended high school with future U.S. soccer star Claudio Reyna and played with Eddie Pope at the University of North Carolina, laying the foundation for his professional soccer career.

Professional Playing Career

1990s-2000s

Berhalter played professionally in the Dutch League, England with Crystal Palace, and in Germany with Energie Cottbus and 1860 Munich. He was known for his strong marking abilities and leadership, serving as captain for both Energie Cottbus and 1860 Munich.

2002 World Cup

2002

Berhalter was part of the U.S. Men's National Team that competed in the 2002 World Cup, where he became the first-ever Crystal Palace player to feature in a World Cup. He also had a controversial moment in the quarterfinals against Germany, where his volley was handled on the line by German defender Torsten Frings, but was not called as a handball by the referee.

2006 World Cup

2006

Berhalter helped the U.S. Men's National Team qualify for the 2006 World Cup and was part of the final 23-man roster. He finished his international career with 44 caps.

LA Galaxy

2009-2011

Berhalter signed with the LA Galaxy in 2009, helping the team reach the MLS Cup Final that year. He won the MLS Supporters Shield in 2010 and both the MLS Cup and Supporters Shield in 2011, serving as a player/assistant coach in his final season.

Hammarby IF

2011-2013

After retiring as a player, Berhalter became the manager of Swedish club Hammarby IF, leading the team to within one place of the Allsvenskan promotion playoffs in 2012.

Columbus Crew SC

2013-2018

Berhalter was named Sporting Director and Head Coach of Columbus Crew SC in 2013. He led the team to the MLS Cup Playoffs in four of five seasons, including a trip to the 2015 MLS Cup Final.

USMNT Head Coach

December 2, 2018

Berhalter was appointed as the head coach of the U.S. Men's National Team, leading the team to two confederation titles and the Round of 16 of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Reappointment as USMNT Head Coach

June 2023

Berhalter was reappointed as the head coach of the U.S. Men's National Team, tasked with leading the team to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Departure from USMNT

July 10, 2024

Berhalter left his role as the head coach of the U.S. Men's National Team.

Chicago Fire

October 8, 2024

Berhalter became the coach and director of football for the Chicago Fire.