The US Soccer Federation is expected to make a decision about the future of men's national team coach Gregg Berhalter by the middle of next week, according to multiple sources. The decision comes after the USMNT's unsuccessful campaign in the Copa América, where they failed to advance to the knockout stage.

Berhalter's team suffered a disappointing loss to Uruguay on Monday in Kansas City, becoming the first Copa América host not to make it to the tournament's knockout stage. This defeat followed another loss to Panama, which prevented the team from advancing from group play in their last major international competition before the 2026 World Cup.

In response to the disappointing performance, U.S. Soccer sporting director Matt Crocker released a statement expressing the need for a comprehensive review of the team's performance in Copa América and a commitment to improve for the 2026 World Cup. Crocker emphasized that the tournament's results fell short of expectations and that there is a need for improvement.

Berhalter, who successfully led the Americans back to the World Cup stage after their failure to qualify for the 2018 event, was rehired for a second World Cup cycle in June last year. However, the team's performances and results have been inconsistent under his guidance since his return.

The pressure on Berhalter has been mounting, with criticism from fans and even calls for his replacement from the American Outlaws supporters group. They took to social media, urging a change in the head coaching position.

The decision on Berhalter's future as coach is eagerly anticipated, as it will determine the direction of the USMNT. The federation will need to carefully consider the team's recent performances and evaluate whether a change in leadership is necessary to ensure success in future competitions.

As the US Soccer Federation prepares to make this crucial decision, fans and soccer enthusiasts will be eagerly awaiting the announcement, hoping for a clear direction to be established for the USMNT's journey towards the 2026 World Cup, which the United States will co-host with Canada and Mexico.

Doug McIntyre, a soccer writer for FOX Sports with extensive experience covering both the men's and women's national teams at FIFA World Cups, has reported on the development and highlighted the palpable tension surrounding Berhalter's future.