Steve Cherundolo hired to coach U.S. men's Olympic soccer team for 2028
Steve Cherundolo, a former USMNT defender and U.S. Soccer Hall of Famer, has been hired to lead the U.S. men's Olympic soccer team at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Cherundolo brings significant coaching experience from his time managing in the German lower divisions, most notably with Hannover 96. The appointment signals U.S. Soccer's intent to build a competitive U-23 program for the home Olympics. As a former national team stalwart with over 100 caps, Cherundolo is expected to instill discipline and a winning mentality in a squad that will largely be drawn from MLS and European-based young American talent.
Read the full story at nytimes.comThis is a long-term strategic appointment by U.S. Soccer ahead of a home Olympics, which carries significant political and competitive weight. Cherundolo's experience in German football and his standing as a USMNT legend provide credibility and technical know-how for developing U-23 talent. The choice will shape American player development pipelines, particularly in defensive coaching, and signals U.S. Soccer's preference for a respected American figurehead over a foreign hire for this marquee tournament.
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