Is Steve Cherundolo Too Inexperienced For USMNT Job? | CBS Sport Golazo America

The Call It What You Want crew discuss if LAFC head coach Steve Cherundolo would be a good fit for the same role for the United States National Team.
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[@isaactamer3988]

Tactical Manager Tv dropped a good list. Give it a listen

[@Fewsic16]

@isaactamer3988 the dude that just preys on sensationalism for engagement? Hard pass

[@ethanberger3417]

Provide one example please

[@JAG214]

FACTS

[@USmensnationalteam]

The guy who charges his subscribers to read their post on his channel. Are you serious! No credibility not a good source. Hard pass!

[@Fewsic16]

This has been the most level headed take on Dolo. He is attainable for USMNT, but probably is inexperienced. Everybody thinks that Dolo is just another Gregg lol

[@Michael-tj5bk]

He is. Another good ole boy MLS bum

[@AdamGee8]

Dolo may be good but no way for me. The only American I would have backed is Marsch and it’s too late on that. Look at those experience differences. Jesse coached in USA, Germany, England, and Austria. He managed in the most intense pressure filled environment in the world. He coached World class talents, like Haaland for example. He won the Austrian league double, has won champions league matches and stopped liverpools 2 year unbeaten home streak in a 3-2 comeback at Anfield. He hasn’t always had the best runs but comparing that to any of these MLS guys, they aren’t even in the same universe as Jesse.. we need to look for a top foreign coach period. And please god fire Berhalter.

[@mouthbut]

while technically born in Texas, Fabian Hürzeler would be the only 'american' I would've backed

[@jimarmstrong5868]

Herv Renard please

[@scottsmith8381]

If we learn that Klopp was interested and they don't hire him. the entre board will need to go.

[@bkbaughn]

Steve is wayy too inexperienced to lead us into the 26 WC at home... One of the most important in our history...

[@samplingmastersxlr8660]

It doesn’t matter who the coach is , we still won’t be taken seriously to actually challenge for the trophy

[@megamonster1234]

@@samplingmastersxlr8660 We don't have to challenge for the trophy. Reaching the QF is fine. Reaching the R16 of in 1994 was seen as a big deal so a QF run can be an improvement on that.

[@samplingmastersxlr8660]

@@megamonster1234 what about being consistent or going a historical run ?

[@statussportscards]

Klopp and if we can't get him Herve Renard please!

[@marktheshark7588]

Klopp ain't going to waste his time and skills on coaching a mediocre USMNT.

[@NewEstablishment]

Hahaha you are not getting Klopp 😂

[@jamsterMD]

We need a guy that's won more then something in mls

[@jackied962]

alright who then?

[@jonjohnson422]

Pelligrino ​@@jackied962

[@JK-kn9ns]

The ONLY MLS coach that should be a serious consideration is Wilfried Nancy.

[@jerseyakses3367]

If it’s an MLS coach I do like Nancy he’s won MLs cup and made deep runs in tournament football already. He seems adaptable as well. but if not him I also like Jim Curtin what’s he’s done with basically no budget is amazing so with talented players he probably get more out of it and Pat Noonan a very adaptable guy.

[@yobroke2319]

They are not going to Give the job to Nancy kuz the ussoccer is racisst.

[@AdamGee8]

The only American I would have backed is Marsch and it’s too late for that Look at those experience differences. Jesse coached in USA, Germany, England, and Austria. He managed in the most intense pressure filled environments in the world. He coached World class talents, like Haaland for example. He won the Austrian league double, has won champions league matches and stopped liverpools 2 year unbeaten home streak in a 3-2 comeback at Anfield. He hasn’t always had the best runs but comparing that to any of these MLS guys, they aren’t even in the same universe as Jesse.. we need to look for a top foreign coach period. And please god fire Berhalter.

[@IneptCorruptRegressive]

MLS? 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Wingchun1776]

Klopp isn't coming, guys. More realistic is Renard

[@jerseyakses3367]

Renard is a good coach hes always been able to make little country punch above there weight he has experience internationally i think he mi Gn t be the best choice

[@LRF49]

​@@jerseyakses3367Is that so? Then why did Saudi Arabia get grouped at the WC? Oh, and please. Don't bring up that they beat Argentina as it didn't help the team avoid getting grouped.

[@fadedlobo]

He has great attitude! Plus he is one of the few possibilities that have actually achieved legit trophies.

[@antman8887]

Time for Ted Lasso and Coach Beard.

[@Warum.2439]

Yes. Not only too experienced, under qualified.

[@DGoose512]

Cherundolo is USMNT legend. With that said, even Hanover hasn’t come knocking on his door to be their coach and they love over there probably even more than we do. So if a Bundesliga 2 club doesn’t even want to hire one of their legends why should we? Again we gotta start having higher standards for our national team coaches. These MLS coaches just don’t cut it. We’re a top 30 nation in the World so we need to demand a coach that can coach at a top 10-15 nation. It’s time to raise our expectations since we aren’t the fledgling soccer nation we used to be 25-30 years ago

[@frankkastler]

It sounds like Tab wants USSF to go after Löw or Renard.

[@wizarddragon]

The confetti cracked me up, lol

[@GunnerstahlY]

@Jimmy if you put a scoresheet showing our WC 2022 matches and final tune up games along with opposing team rankings it shows GGG was at his limit of where he could take this team. Do the same for all his games after the rehire. Same trend, it’s clear

[@kaijusportsclub5440]

How about finding a coach who has done well in a quality league, first?

[@tacticalmanagerbabymommaak5825]

No! No Steve! That's ridiculous!

[@canvas11xD]

Steve has done much more with less than Greg has in the MLS. The guy was learning in Stuggart and played in the bundesliga. I feel like Steve has the right mindset and has also played in the World Cup.

[@tacticalmanagerbabymommaak5825]

@@canvas11xD another mls chill. Don't you guys get tired of being mediocre? Dude just stop.

[@inelhuayocan_aci]

@@canvas11xD "Steve has done much more with less than Greg has in the MLS." I. Don't. Care.

[@FrankieBlueEyes]

​@canvas11xD Steve had done more with less? No he hasn't. He won with teams that were way better than anything Berhalter coached in MLS.

[@kenw7287]

@@canvas11xD *Hannover

[@britton6062]

Taking into consideration what Tab said , it would make sense for the team to bring in Gus Hiddink for 2026.

[@fadedlobo]

Herve Renard

[@wwCs49]

Agree, Cherundolo is a future prospect not now. Spend the money to get someone in to maximize WC ‘26. Goal should be get back to the quarter final (talks of winning it are insane)

[@JK-kn9ns]

I've already said I'm not following this team as long as Berhalter is the manager. I'll go further by saying that I'll not be following this team if Cherundolo is the next manager. It's not good enough. When US soccer is ready to really get serious about 'putting US soccer on the map' then I'll get serious again about following US soccer.

[@tacticalmanagerbabymommaak5825]

Agreed! People are ok with Steve is ridiculous. Look at my comment and someone is ol with Steve.

[@Wingchun1776]

I think Dolo needs a few mote years.

[@chrisginoc]

Cherundolo is not inexperienced, but he would be a Plan B. Defensive and mid fielder players who turn into coaches end up being some of the best. We need a coach that will do the same that the 1994 team did to the youth and help grow the sport further. The kids watching in 2026 could be the future stars and we need to perform at the World Cup.

[@stevegali4973]

We fans will revolt if they hire Cherundolo. Correct, we don’t want Gregg, but we also don’t want Gregg 2.0 (which is what Cherundolo is). We need an experienced international manager that has tournament experience. Please God, help us.

[@maudalmusicalmachines3541]

Yet another good ol boy inexperienced hire. No. If that's all the ambition they can muster I'm afraid my reaction will be much like if they keep Berhalter. Only now it will be #USSFBoardOut

[@blackberrythorns]

the real problem is us culture - entitled, arrogant, individualistic, thinking money solves problems which creates rackets, etc. ... b-ball is going down too. no fundamentals being taught just big egos showboating. it's decadence and it's everywhere in the culture. "high on your own supply".

[@marktheshark7588]

You hit the nail on the head🎯.And they refuse to see that.This is why when the US gets humbled by teams like T&T and Panama.The rest of the world does laugh at the US.Cuz their arrogance does blind them.

[@carlosgk1]

guss hiddink! iv i’ve always felt he was right man for the US job since the early 2000’s world cup experience great style of play track record of winning everywhere he has been and the list goes on and on and hes not here to make friends with the players

[@kaijusportsclub5440]

Is Dolo beholden to MLS? If so, he is compromised like GGG. This is a planted idea by USSF to see if fans will accept another controlled manager. How can this be a serious candidate if they are also mentioning Klopp? Is Klopp a distraction while they line up who Garber wants?

[@MrGVUnited]

Please look at how Dolo did in Las Vegas.

[@chadnorth10]

haven't watched yet. just answering the above question: YES.

[@mrvee5395]

We are so insular it's astounding. It's not like the players, the coach doesn't have to be an American. Why can't we admit that there are gaps in our knowledge that a foreign coach could help fix?

[@ReynMuadDib]

First they need to fire Ggg!! Ok. Where's the news? I will not support the US soccer until they replace him

[@tacticalmanagerbabymommaak5825]

Not just that. Not an mls coach either. I will boycott if it's another mls coach.

[@dr.joemarquez3956]

Cherundolo is too inexperienced for the USMNT. We shouldnt hire a coach and help him develop in their career.

[@user-pi4ih8rl2x]

Herve renard

[@marktheshark7588]

The US should keep Gregg Berhalter.So that the US could get more embarassing losses.And US haters could get more laughs😂

[@danielmcdermott2095]

Funny don’t recall anyone thinking Gregg was too inexperienced when he was first hired? Cherundolo not perfect but he’s got experienced as an assistant in Germany both with YNTs and clubs and has had much more success in MLS than Gregg did

[@Jstoney127]

i love Dolo...but he is just as inexperienced as Gregg was. Though atleast Dolo has won an MLS Cup. But there are other better options out there right now.

[@coachpaulbusinessenglishen3764]

Gregg Berhalter should never have been hired in the first place. Some people want to credit him for bringing the team together, but look at the results! Two players got red cards for hitting other players. When has this ever happened before? Why does he play Renya so far back, and why can't he change a game with tactics for substitutions? Matt Betty Crocker should also be on the hot seat because if he doesn't get this new hire right, he has to go, too. Crocker had to admit that he was wrong for bringing Berthalter back, unlike Berhalter, who constantly blamed the players. USSF needs to make better decisions and break up this nepotism even more.

[@americansoccerunited]

If they can't get Klopp ok there are so many other great options: Pochettino, Wagner, Matarazzo, Renard, Perez. All attainable and affordable no excuse to settle for someone like Cherundolo but we all know why "USSF" has him as their primary target. So pathetic.

[@blangum]

Max Allegri is available 👀

[@inelhuayocan_aci]

I will boycott if yet another MLS coach (not named Wiflried Nancy) is hired. Arena 2.0 and Berhalter were disastrous tenures.

[@coffeebean5975]

The US Soccer Federation should be asking how a 16 year old is starting for Spain and scores a goal in the Euro Semi-finals against Germany. US soccer's popularity is below football, basketball, baseball, hockey and golf. The US soccer federation does not allow knowledgeable people to run it.

[@paulmartini3425]

MLS is getting better but still is a third tier league. We gotta get a European manager to move USMNT forward. Look at the managers that Brighton has promoted in the last 10 years. Klopp’s not coming, there are other euro options.

[@kamiandeze]

Joachim low would be a good fit

[@anlerden4851]

My Favourite Coach is Jurgen Klopp or Joachim Löw for Our USA Men Team Dear Jimmy and Other Dear American Guys.🥰😍🤗

[@USmensnationalteam]

Steve needs more time maybe 2030 or 34 yet the former USMNT now talking heads for the American football media here are pushing for Steve to take the management job. Why the good old boy friendship!

[@KingDiola123]

Bruce Arena can do a good job.

[@Jeff-C-Dallas-Texas]

Remember Bud Light…. Thats what’s going to happen to USA Soccer, if you rehire Berhalter…. Jeff Carey

[@Rich7792]

Tbh let’s not settle for an MLS coach

[@canvas11xD]

Steve took over LAFC from coaching a low tier team after a year. The pressure to keep winning from a franchise that’s fans demand a winning season and taking over from BoB Bradley. That is not an easy thing to do and then to go on and win a mls cup with aging talent. You guys do not see his true potential. The man loves a challenge. Bruce Arena took us the furthest and all he did was coach Galaxy in an infant MLS. Which is no where near the level it is now. Some of you need to stop looking at someone with a lot of credits under their name that hasn’t done Jack and think they are great candidates.

[@jackied962]

I wouldn't want the job if I'm Cherundolo. Half the fan base is going want him out before he's even managed a match. Honestly I don't think this is a very desirable job.

[@samsakharia3382]

I want a winner… someone who has trophies and not just one on his resume that he got lucky wining… I want a winner with trophies… and pay him… I mean pay him more then McDonald’s manager….

[@mheiseus]

Charundolo 🤣 what? This the WORLD CUP on the line, not a MLS championship... demand more

[@romerjason]

Y’all can stop besmirching Jurgen w this nonsense. They’d have to offer him the presidency to take that team. Although I’d be more than cool w that honestly

[@studio1798]

If no Klopp. Herve Renard, the French will help us out like 1776!

[@-herebedragons-]

Haha….still talking about Klopp😂😂😂 USA is a terrible association with an even worse team…no half decent manager will touch them.

[@nathanpegram2312]

We need a legit coach not more of the same… or slightly better of the same

[@Michael-tj5bk]

Where is the decision?

[@alex1vid]

... these guys totally underestimate the USSF and ha e a short memory. If they were willing to waste 6 months o ly to bring the guy back, they could TOTALLY say "we'll make a decision" and... bring him back 😂😂😂😂. Granted, I'm about 25% sure he'll go, but I'm 60% sure fans will be disappointed at the replacement. The last 15%... you decide. Indifference, happiness, whatever...

[@jasonmendez1676]

Jose Mourinho

[@soleno74]

We don’t soccer coaches , we need world football coach . Stop with baseball and basketball comments Hamburger league

[@darrenmcclellan9869]

We need a guy that’s going to come in and shake the sh!+ out of things. Berhalter and his day spa group of talent need to go trade Nike Dunks somewhere else.

[@deadbeatcatdad4048]

david moyes

[@Daytonbutler]

If we hire Steve there is no hope for the USMNT.

[@gustavosandoval4480]

Why not Hugo Perez?

[@LRF49]

Maybe, but he's not that great. He has limitations. Hugo Perez should be coaching our youth.

[@pointhaya6338]

Please NON- MLS coach if we want to go EXTRA miles. Go for the BEST. Thanks.

[@snatchsnatcher9084]

Nothing against dolo, but....is this where ussf set the bar? For eff sake

[@megamonster1234]

What about David Wagner? He's worked under Klopp and was his best man. He also has a USA connection and isn't as unattainable as Klopp.

[@benjaminaraya8073]

We won’t accept another midterm mls coach again, get an outsider or Wilfred Nancy if you want an mlser

[@SCTheBrand]

No to Cherundolo!

[@d05wtt]

No more Americans coaching this team. Please.

[@marybowles6908]

I bet Marsch is kicking himself for taking Canada's HC job. He's wanted the US job for quite awhile!! He would be totally different n things could have gone better.

[@didier_777]

He didn't turn them down, he was practically begging for the job. But no they said we know GGG hasn't done anything but maybe he needs another 4 years to show us he still can't do anything. Why take a coach that had success in Germany and did ok in the EPL over the guy who barely had a 50% win record.

[@LRF49]

Marsch fuckin sucks. He's a fraud. Nobody wanted that guy other than a bankrupt Canadian federation 😂

[@blackberrythorns]

marsch sounds like he's very happy where he is, listen to his recent interviews.

[@didier_777]

@@blackberrythorns Nobody complains in public but I think if they were to go after him he would consider it.

[@blackberrythorns]

@@didier_777 i doubt it, he said yesterday that he was happy to be done with all the bs and he's very happy where he is for the first time in a long time.

[@robdela3632]

Oh god please no 🤦‍♂️

[@didier_777]

WHO?

[@arctain1]

Yes. Stupid suggestion

[@theaquariancontrarian3316]

Stop pushing churundolo he was a mediocre player and an inexperienced coach! Seriously!

[@yukisaga6269]

Hire Ted Lasso!