Berhalter, the Columbus Crew‘s sporting director and head coach from 2013-18, who most recently served as US men’s national team head coach, becomes the 10th full-time head coach in club history. He’ll oversee all aspects of the Fire’s sporting operations – including the first team, MLS NEXT Pro affiliate Chicago Fire FC II and the academy – while reporting directly to owner and chairman Joe Mansueto.
“After a thorough and detailed search that included a number of exceptional candidates, it became clear that Gregg Berhalter was the right choice to lead our sporting operations,” Mansueto said in a release. “His previous success in MLS, where he thrived in a dual role, and his experience leading the US men’s national team over the last six years make him an ideal fit for our vision for the club moving forward.”
Berhalter will formally begin his new role at the end of the 2024 MLS regular season. Current head coach Frank Klopas will oversee the club’s final match – on Saturday, Oct. 19 (Decision Day) vs. Nashville SC (6 pm ET | MLS Season Pass) before transitioning to Chicago’s vice president of football.
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