Former U.S. men’s soccer team coach Gregg Berhalter will be the Fire’s new coach and director of football, the team announced Tuesday morning.
Current coach Frank Klopas become vice president of football after the end of the regular season.
“I’m honored to be named Director of Football and Head Coach of the Chicago Fire, and I would like to thank [owner] Joe Mansueto for his trust,” Berhalter said in a statement from the team. “Chicago is an incredible city, built on communities of hard-working and passionate people who truly love soccer.”
Berhalter had a 44-17-13 record as coach of USMNT. During his tenure, the USMNT won the 2021 Gold Cup, two Concacaf Nations League titles, and advanced to the Round of 16 of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
“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. “His previous success in MLS, where he thrived in a dual role, and his experience leading the U.S. Men’s National Team over the last six years make him an ideal fit for our vision for the Club moving forward.”