US Soccer hires Matt Crocker as new sporting director from Premier League team Southampton – and ‘immediate focus’ is on appointing a coach for USMNT after Gregg Berhalter scandal
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US Soccer has appointed Matt Crocker from Premier League side Southampton as its new sporting director.
‘I am honored and excited to join U.S. Soccer as the new Sporting Director,’ said Crocker, who officially starts full-time on August 2 but will immediately begin on hiring a coach for the USMNT.
‘This is a tremendous opportunity to build an elite program and to help raise the level of soccer in the United States. As Sporting Director, my immediate focus will be on supporting the Women’s National Team as they prepare 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 have my immediate focus. I am also looking forward to working with the entire U.S. Soccer community, including coaches, clubs, and players at all levels, to develop a clear and consistent playing philosophy and to identify and advance talent across the country.
‘U.S. Soccer has tremendous potential, and I am excited to be a part of its future.’
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