On July 2nd, the last match of Group C of the Copa America ended with the United States, as hosts, being eliminated. After the game, American fans called for the resignation of coach Gregg Berhalter, but Matt Turner, the team’s starting goalkeeper, stood by his coach, believing he should stay on until the 2026 home World Cup.
After the US lost 0-1 to Uruguay, Panama’s victory saw the hosts finish third in their group and be eliminated. Afterwards, angry American fans chanted “Fire Gregg Berhalter!” at the stadium. During his time as the US coach, Gregg Berhalter has recorded a 5-5-0 record against teams ranked in the top 15 in the world, excluding Mexico.
However, Matt Turner, the team’s starting goalkeeper, defended Gregg Berhalter, saying, “I think we’re on the right track. We’ve given everything we have in every game, the coach has implemented targeted tactics, and honestly, we’ve dominated every game.”
Matt Turner stated that the blame for the elimination could not be entirely placed on Gregg Berhalter. “We can’t blame Gregg Berhalter too much. We, the players, haven’t done enough. Ultimately, it’s the players who are responsible for the elimination, not the coach.”
Matt Turner believes that Gregg Berhalter should stay on, not resign, and that the best person to lead the team to the 2026 World Cup is still Gregg Berhalter.
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