Gregg Berhalter out from USMNT, why TNT NEEDS to keep NBA, Biden vs. Trump | Colin Cowherd Podcast

[@markhazelberg3478]

Colin complains that he has to “prove his worth” to talk about soccer then brings up Gregg’s winning percentage without the context of playing majority small island nations.

[@moloko5]

The Nations League in Europe and CONCACAF is why. We never play friendlies against Europe anymore and play CONCACAF more than ever. Colin didn't care about USMNT except at World Cups and now he's starting to pay attention to mid cycle tournaments, which is fine, but it's weird to criticize the fans. Imagine if someone didn't know the basic context of the NFL - he'd be all over them for it.

[@christopherkanyuka5389]

@@moloko5 Thats cause Colin is clearly winging this. He knows nothing about the actual sport or how it works.

[@jefforious2000]

How did 50 people like this? Why are you watching? To complain? Jesus christ

[@gageboone1885]

@@christopherkanyuka5389yall are just proving his point 🤣 yall whine and cry that nobody cares about soccer but when we try to you play that card

[@taran-qz5bx]

True, but so did all the other American head coaches. And Gregg had the highest winning percentage of all of them

[@saylortusk8489]

53 of Berhalter's 74-games were hosted inside the USA, unlike any prior USA manager. Eight games were held at neutral sites. He managed only thirteen authentic away games in his entire tenure. 57% of Berhalter's opponents were tiny nations of less than 7 million, also quite unlike any prior USA coach. Look it up Colin.

[@rhh3828]

The fact is Berhalter never deserved the job and the team never had a good run under him. They either barely met expectations or drastically under performed. Good riddance to the nepo hire

[@hunter24seven]

Greggs record against top 30 teams was 6 wins 9 draws and 10 loses (4 of the wins against Mexico who has their worst National team in forever). In nations league lost at TNT and should have lost to Jamaica. This COPA America we were the first host to ever not make the knock out rounds. Gregg needed to go, it's not the fans Colin.

[@LRF49]

That's because the only time you will face those teams is at a WC or the occasional Copa. Friendlies are meaningless and shouldn't be used as a barometer of anything. Also, like Colin said, the team was too young and inexperienced. Only stupid fans actually thought that USMNT would make noise in a WC with inexperienced players LMAO. Only Bruce Arena since the turn of the century has beaten a team of note in a WC.

[@hunter24seven]

@@LRF49 Stop kissing Colin’s ass, he knows little about US soccer. He only covers it’s when shit like this happens, but he’ll talk all day about Lebron. Maybe if he covered soccer with more fervor I and others would take him more seriously on the topic. If you want real US soccer content, go to tactical manager, zealandism or even Golazo. You will only see topics here that might get more clicks.

[@JK-kn9ns]

The near loss to Jamaica is something overlooked a lot. It's too bad they didn't lose to Jamaica tbh. They maybe would have fired Gregg sooner, and the US could have been better in Copa America... we'll never know.

[@marklumar2034]

​@@hunter24seven just cuz someone doesnt cover a sport doesnt mean they dont know about it

[@kennygradilla5446]

Colin is wrong about almost everything regarding Berhalter and soccer: - First soccer fans want casual fans to pay attention to soccer. We just don't like it when casuals start acting they know more and try to lecture/call us idiots or toxic. - As someone who watches the games, Berhalter's 69% winning percentage is because of the weak opponents we played. AND with Berhalter's system, we would struggle to score and create opportunities even though our talent was superior to the opponents. We couldn't beat or even compete against a top team not named Mexico (their weakest generation) - In the World Cup, Berhalter did the absolute bare minimum. Sure you can say that moat of our players weren't in their prime, but they are still REALLY good. Multiple players at that time (and still) played in the Champions league and for top/mid teams in Europe. - Lastly, Berhalter was holding this team back. If Berhalter was in charge in 2026, we wouldn't have done anything special. There is a reason he got fired in the Swedish 2nd division because "the team lacked offense" and couldn't even win half of his games in MLS. Berhalter did nothing special with this team that our previous coaches haven't done.

[@brendab19]

The one thing Colin was right on...only playing defense and safe.

[@towelzz9873]

Jesus this proves Colin’s knows nothing about soccer

[@seanragsdale5636]

What did he watch against Panama and Uruguay?

[@adamatath6534]

We can’t keep hating mainstream media when they aren’t as in tune as the rest of us. Like it or not, he has the eyes and ears of sports fans in this country who haven’t yet realized how amazing this sport is. Colin talking about it is how this country can become a soccer country (or at least more than we are now). Even if he’s not right on everything, he can reach a bigger audience, have more people buying tickets for games, more eyes for tv ratings, etc. Everyone had to learn the game at some point

[@dwight122324]

Bro said pulisic entering his prime, like he hasn’t peaked and is starting to come down.

[@justaguy3256]

@@dwight122324isn’t he like 24?

[@mylesfranklin6987]

The longest I’ve gone without Colin since probably 2019

[@Trill_Tour]

Thank you Uncle Colin. I was skipping straight to the outro on Herd videos the last 2 weeks just so I could hear your voice

[@dinojonesjr195]

😂😂😂

[@26zz]

pause😂😂😂

[@theKKfighters1]

bro what??

[@Carloscg97]

😂😂😂😂

[@Yakyards]

Nasty work

[@nashrougvie3691]

Berhalter’s win record means less when you consider he has played significantly worse opposition throughout his tenure. Also, wrt the World Cup campaign, the big difference is HOW we play in the knockouts. When we went out in 2002 and 2014 we put up real, exciting fights. In 2022 there was nothing inspiring about our World Cup.

[@davidcastaneda2274]

Colin, the media is not imperfect. It's currupt. Big difference.

[@drewskinner799]

Behalter out?!? We used to pray for times like these🙏 (though a few years late)

[@nickbarcheck1019]

USA Soccer sucks because most people in America don't care about soccer. It has nothing to do with the coach.

[@drewskinner799]

@@nickbarcheck1019not true at all. You must not watch soccer. Our entire lineup are really solid starters in Europe. I agree that winning the World Cup is a stretch for us but going out in the group stages of the copa? Come on man with our lineup we should be way better then that!

[@nickbarcheck1019]

@@drewskinner799 Of course I don't watch soccer. Why would I? And you can't argue with my point that most people in America wouldn't watch soccer at gunpoint.

[@drewskinner799]

@@nickbarcheck1019it’s the most watched sport in the world? Don’t be that guy that hates on something thats average game gets 10 times more views than the Super Bowl bc you don’t understand it.

[@nickbarcheck1019]

@@drewskinner799 I couldn't care less about the world. I care about AMERICA. You know, the country I live in. What's popular in Europe and Asia means absolutely nothing to me.

[@eliashashem2879]

Greg Berhalter runs a Nathaniel Hackett offense in football terms

[@Drivenprogressive]

Colin should run for president on a platform of getting rid of all the defensive coaches in the NFL

[@markhamilton3041]

Colin loves ripping people for backwards hats but there is no mention of Berhalter wearing t-shirts on the sideline during matches

[@dodger1214]

69% winning percentage. That would be nice, if it were actually were impressive. The fact is, 4 wins in the top 30 came against Mexico, and they're a dumpster fire themselves. They could not go into this World Cup with Berhalter at the helm. If they can get Klopp, that would be awesome.

[@keithmartin7048]

Wow!! What a revelation! You mean to tell me that most teams in most sports win most their championships when the best players are in their prime??? You are truly a genius!!! SMH

[@qonelove3]

Colin starts talking Soccer, you realize he is NOT a sports fan. He is a football and basketball fan.

[@brendab19]

At least he admits it. He knows nothing about soccer.

[@blaketindle4703]

Colin you should be on an episode of Bill Maher’s Club Random podcast. It’d be great to hear y’all talk about stuff across the board for an hour plus.

[@cincyplayer11]

Greggs offense was absolutely atrocious. Dribble to tge corner and hit a cross or just cross for the sake of crossing. Absolutely no build up.

[@christianperez3541]

An inflated win percentage from beating CONCACAF teams is not impressive

[@bran154]

Stelter and JOHN Stewart are not at CNN

[@brendab19]

And no one calls him "Jonathan." Lol

[@JK-kn9ns]

Sorry Colin... on Berhalter you're way off. You don't know what you're talking about, but at least you gave it a shot. I guess that's something?

[@adamatath6534]

It is something, actually. He has an audience that may not usually be into soccer. Like it or not, he can get sports fans who don’t usually watch soccer to at least start to be interested in the USMNT. Even if he’s wrong in his takes, it is actually good he’s talking about it. He’ll keep learning, we all had to learn the game at some point in our life

[@jaspaldosanjh3646]

@@adamatath6534to piggy back off of this, he also led the show with this, which is awesome! It definitely is something for sure.

[@levi-homer]

Lmao exactly , anyone paying attention to how poorly managed our rotation is knows that greg is a bum

[@Martinez07]

Appreciate your political takes Colin, you should do more im Interested in your point of views maybe because they’re similar to mine haha either way glad your back it’s been boring without you unc

[@brendab19]

Same! He literally described me politically, and I thought it was an accurate assessment.

[@roxanneslp]

Thanks for the update!

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[@djxcap3]

Goodness gracious I'm so excited seeing Elizabeth Arden been mentioned here also. Didn't know she has been good to other people too, this is wonderful because I also started with a KZbin referral like this.

[@Sinklebarn]

I’ve got huge respect for Colin, he’s been one of my favorite sport Talking Heads for about a decade. This brother is way off on his Berhalter take, I’ve watched our games since he took over… He got us back to where we should’ve been, but he’s not the guy to take us where we want to go. If you watch the games and listen to interviews, that is clear.

[@adamatath6534]

Thanks for talking soccer. For everyone that yells at you to stop talking about it because you don’t live and breathe it every second like some of us, I hope they still acknowledge helping mainstream media learn the game so they can reach new audiences is how the game can keep growing. So thank you

[@adamgraham1952]

TNT has some first round games of the new 12 team CFP. You’re going to watch TNT Colin lol. Another cold take

[@dneuens]

Colin, if you’re going to talk about USMNT soccer, the least you can do is watch the games. There’s not that many. The least you can do is pay a little attention and that way you can provide some modicum of informed analysis. It’s not gatekeeping, it’s respecting the sport and informing others how to respect it, too. This was lazy, uninformed analysis that you whipped up in 10 minutes just to fill air and it’s obvious.

[@TheTeamOden]

glad to have you back Colin

[@theKKfighters1]

Having a player getting a red card 15 min into a game and getting grouped in the Copa is an unacceptable result for a U.S. coach in this era, he had to go

[@robertbougher8820]

Basketball’s dying…ESPN is going to regret that in 5 years…ish.

[@UltimateFrisbeeIsFun]

Cowherd got all the excuses for U$C. When Lincoln Riley got hired he said and I quote: "They are gonna be really good, really quickly" 7-5 LOLOL

[@BrandonWS324]

Unless Charles Barkley is full of it when he says he retiring after next nba season.. If he keeps his word and is done after this upcoming season? So is Inside the NBA. Chuck makes that show, it loses damn near all its intrigue without Charles. All due respect to Ernie..

[@CaliforniaSurveyor]

Colin low key going to vote for Trump. You should bring him on the Herd when he wins in November.

[@mikeh6700]

Nah he’s not. He did a video on him.

[@user-lh5fp7bf2c]

Trump gets an unbelievably large amount of "secret votes" everyone on TV and even radio read scripts or very strict points. People w any actual intelligence or morals will vote for president Trump. The ones who don't are employed by the government fed and state, or have very close ties to aforementioned like extended families and severe dependence on the government and the continued expansion of said gov entities.

[@tylerkoch9685]

Sadly, Colin is a naive and misinformed California liberal. Until his pockets are affected he won’t vote for Trump

[@quavo.d1722]

Don’t know about that one buddy

[@brendab19]

I think Colin would vote 3rd party before he'd vote for Trump. Lol

[@sethfrancis7733]

You wandered for a month and this is the best you came up with? Good to have you back tho (on podcasts not FS1 cable TV😢

[@deanhampton1527]

Heres my take on the Gregg stuff. Sure, he had a solid win percentage, sure he had a younger team. But over his tenure all I have seen is stagnation, and a culture of complacency. Making it out of the group stages in the WC was the minimum expectation for a team that has been ranked in the top 15 like the US have, especially in a group that has Wales and Iran. Losing to Netherlands was expected, but the WC was still a slight disappointment in my eyes when we tie Wales and barely skate by Iran. The Copa was a MASSIVE disappointment. Only beating Bolivia 2-0 was the start...that team was horrific. The Panama loss was embarrassing, regardless of only having 10 men. But seeing Gregg yell to the team about Bolivia tying Panama is when I realized we need to move on. Again - complacency. Why are we playing to tie and assuming the other game will remain a tie? We need to play to WIN. And I was frustrated to hear Matt Turner postgame say ' I see no issues with the direction we are heading'. I think everyone got too comfortable. US fans are tired of hearing 'we will get better'. We need to see progress, especially with this talented of a team. Our all-MLS teams performed better than this. The Copa was Greggs last chance to prove me wrong that he can utilize our talent and we flamed out big time. A change had to be made if the US is serious about competing in the 26 WC. Glad they did the right thing and hope we can get a manager that pushes our team to be great, not to just skate by with draws and complacent soccer.

[@shezpherd]

Glad to have ya back! Hope the break was recharging

[@alex-chicago-80]

This was a needed move. Everyone understands that the players have a lot to do what happened at the Copa America, but like with any sport, you don't fire the players. The US soccer federation has been going on the cheap with their managers. We expect from them to make a power move, look overseas. They have enough talent to do something special, to generate more interest, it'll benefit US soccer overall. This move is not just about firing a manager, it's more dipper than that.

[@anthonym.7653]

"left on social issues" a/k/a Colin doesn't have the stones to stand up to the crazy libs.

[@rrrrr13100]

Love this guy. Great episode Colin!

[@AR-io8fv]

I know self-reflection is not your strong suit Colin, but have you ever wondered why the soccer community is much more welcoming to Pat McAfee than you? It’s because of your ego. You have to feel like the smartest guy in the room and therefore came in guns blazing insulting fans. And you double down each time with your insults. You can’t even talk about soccer without insulting fans.

[@pcol2915]

Hell yeah!! Hope you enjoyed the vacation Colin, now get Nick on here!

[@WorldBeater123]

Wow, Colin talking politics and actually had a decent take. I was expecting him to cover for Biden and the Dems, but he told it like it is.

[@brendab19]

I wasn't sure what to expect. I thought he did a good job, too.

[@mikebaker6418]

It's very nice to be at work on a Saturday listening to organic unbiased politics. We all know Colin can be a little biased when it comes to sports especially LA sports but I appreciate his takes on politics.

[@bigjon5123]

Same when it comes to TNT …. Man if they lose it someone needs to sign the fab 4

[@Hooch-A-Colada]

Exceptionall well said, Colin!!!

[@bryan-9742]

ufc fans used to be quite similar to soccer fans to be fair

[@worldwide2676]

A USC fan calling Oregon’s tactics icky is rich

[@jaymitchell9993]

The media should be covering the Trump Epstein call logs.

[@letsexperienceearth3034]

Came here for USMNT talk but realized Colin isn't that guy. I appreciate him trying to talk about it though.

[@Elias_Soto]

Colin, I love your podcast, but please stop talking politics. I come here to escape and distract from the nonsense that is politics. There are plenty of channels for those interested in politics.

[@marklumar2034]

Comparing Riley to Harbough is insane!

[@JacobWilliams-y1j]

Colin: I am not a super knowledgeable soccer fan but you are speaking to records without considering context. You have a stellar record of consider context when talking about football and other main sports, so I am left to assume you are just being lazy. Go back on vacation, you are not ready yet.

[@charltonmccullough4494]

Welcome back uncle Colin. 🔥🙌🏽

[@hunterdelay3092]

Colin didn’t start to notice his decline until year 2? The media has been in denial until now

[@cowtown5363]

You bring up Berhalter win percentage seriously!!! He played weaker teams and refused to push this team like Klinsmann and even Bradley did.. that’s like saying Josh McDaniels is a great coach and his 17 game schedule is the Giants 4 times, the Panthers 4 times, the Patriots 4 times, the Cardinals 4 times and the Broncos once

[@69gvfb]

I like and respect that Colin acknowledged that he isnt qualified to give soccer takes.

[@watercolorhomie146]

Welcome back Tio Colin 🎉🎉

[@Sinklebarn]

I’ve got huge respect for Colin, he’s been one of my favorite sport Talking Heads for about a decade. This brother is way off on his Berhalter take. Him and his team obviously won’t read this comment, but in the chances you guys do… don’t talk about Soccer again, very under informed and clearly not watching the games

[@christopherkanyuka5389]

LMAO Colin doesn't know sh t about "Soccer". Bet he doesn't even know Jurgen Klopp is available.. bet he doesn't even know who Klopp is! Berhalter is an average coach and considering the WC is in 2 years USMNT need better!

[@TheLILTMAN11]

Missed you uncle Colin

[@InsatiableChell]

Welcome back Unk🤸🏾‍♀️

[@RubenJansen-jy6cv]

In soccer a players prime is from 21 until around 32. It doesn't influx all that much. He had good players, no matter the age.

[@claudiaherrera937]

Preach Collin!! USMNT players don't have pride!

[@kenmcrae2356]

Good to have you back!!! We get used to hearing your opinions on things! Happy you took some time off, but missed the content! Herd and cast! Just FYI you on with John M. and Nick are the BEST!

[@cjweisman]

Relative to other countries, the US is just not that talented. Just watch the games.

[@Frederick-eh4gi]

Colin. You're ridiculous. You really think GGG deserved this job. He was our worst coach in years. Could not hold Bruce Arenas Joc shrap

[@boootybounce420]

I love when Cowheard talks soccer. Hes a master of saying bullshit with confidence.

[@donjohnson2758]

Colin calling out the dems >>>>>

[@yeltsin3961]

69% my booty. Berhalter's paltry record against top 20 teams demonstrate -- he has just five wins against teams in that category, four of which came against Mexico and the fifth came against Iran. He can only beat tiny Caribbean nations and Mexico.

[@lidii3773]

Colin setting up the excuses for when USC underperforms is laughable. Bro is already coping

[@yp6556]

Colin - I respect your Gregg Berlhalter winning percentage take however, it’s similar to Mike Tomlin not having a losing season or Cowboys (or Miami lately) not winning any meaningful postseason game. These players are good enough and in their prime to reach the late stages of the Copa America. The coach had to go!

[@pfortunato78]

Hey Colin, for someone that likes to bag on the fans that have realized years ago that GGG wasn't the right guy, what answer do you have for the meteoric rise of Colombia? This is a team that crashed out of WCQ in CONMEBOL in 2022. What is the ONE thing that changed on that team to now be unbeaten in 28 games? It sounds to me like you got your soccer info from mainstream media that spent years glazing GGG's record that was absolutely artificially padded by playing way more games at home than our previous coaches and he played against significantly worse quality teams. Plus, our actual win rate is 37%. A draw is not a win. What do you also think about the fact that GGG's tenure at both Columbus and Hammerby have around the same win ratio? Or the fact that the Crew got BETTER when he left?

[@michaelspillane7625]

I want more mainstream coverage of soccer, but winning percentage without context means nothing. Wins against top 30 opponents (ELO Ranking) not named Mexico (who is on the decline), is under 12%. 2 wins from 17 and they are over Ecuador in a 2019 friendly, and Iran at the world cup. If you include wins over Mexico - it raises to 25%, record against Mexico in this stretch is 4W-1D-2L. 64% is impressive, but when you cant win against better opposition, that context is necessary imo.

[@nickbarcheck1019]

Please don't take any time off between now and after the Super Bowl Colin. You're the best!

[@JohnPersonYT]

this was awesome

[@stephensmith2736]

Vote all the Democrats out of office

[@jonnie1653]

Lmao colin… stick to your strong suit. Stay away from futball 😂

[@watercolorhomie146]

I'll vote for uncle Colin without a doubt 😊🎉

[@anthonygilmore5969]

Thanks for bringing up angel reese and c.clark.

[@brendab19]

Did he mention Reese?

[@kennethscagel]

USMNT needs a Herb Brooks

[@moloko5]

Herve Renard could be him - Herb Brooks attitude with Bond villain looks

[@Gnofg]

Soccer needs good athletes. As long as we get white suburban kids playing we will be second rate.

[@1InfiniteChoice]

Uhmm USMNT Fans would be a bit more likely to listen if you pronounced the players’ names properly…😁

[@UltimateFrisbeeIsFun]

Kalen Deboer went to the natty within 2 years of taking over a 4-8 team but Cowherd making excuses for Lincoln Riley

[@dylanfoote3029]

Cowherd saying he’s an independent LOL SNL couldn’t write a better script

[@bigjon5123]

Thanks for all you do Colin for Yall of us sports fans 💯💯

[@AT_murbanek]

As a democrat voter I couldn’t agree more.

[@lanikutcher4045]

They always have Kamala Harris.

[@nahyoudontsay7537]

The garbage that spilled out his mouth about Greg is why he is not invited to the soccer club. Stick to American sports.

[@UltimateFrisbeeIsFun]

Colin Cowherd challenge: Mention USC without talking about Silicon Valley. IMPOSSIBLE

[@hdl3044]

32:57 you didn’t notice for two years of his presidency? When you started to notice you should’ve gone back and looked at stuff from his first year. It wouldn’t have taken the deepest of dives and it should’ve re-contextualized why he never did a debate in 2020

[@will.davlin]

🧦Wool socks to sleep=20% mood increase the next day🟣🟣🟨

[@sethfrancis7733]

Can you do a mailbag? You mentioned casuals and I’d love to know what you think you are. It’s not casual but it’s not helpful news. Love the show

[@Kevo193]

“Always blame the coach” lol yes because none of the coaches have been good coaches. Berhalters record against Cuba and El Salvador are irrelevant

[@ghostblack9209]

Colin doesn’t watch baseball either. The pitchers aren’t having a cool time mowing down hitters in 3 pitches like he says. Theres a reason guys have like 80 pitches into the 5th inning and starters don’t go 7-8 innings anymore. They are having long at bats trying to get hitters out.

[@alonstec1000]

Wow Colin with the W about soccer

[@PeterDahu]

Colin gets mad that Paul Finebom says Lincoln Riley is a sinking ship claiming Harbaugh, a coach with a much better resume, won eventually at Michigan. Colin then proceeds to say USC doesn't have the NIL money to compete with other major programs or even Oregon. Colin, you are huffingso.e heavy copium.

[@kevinjones4001]

Colin is forgetting about March Madness. He’ll still watch TNT a couple weeks a year.

[@romelrubio1821]

And who was the USA playing to get that win percentage!?? (Playing random Caribbean islands and Central American nations) CONTEXT MATTERS

[@robertsiefman7543]

You look rested my man !! Been following you since your start at espn Always great stuff✅🌎Aloha Always

[@dylantodd9574]

Colin is a self-fulfilling prophecy on soccer. 🤦🏼‍♂️