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Recruiting top-tier talent requires substantial financial investment, and the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) appears ready to meet these demands. The stakes are high as the federation seeks to appoint a new coach for the USMNT; especially following the recent dismissal of Gregg Berhalter. Historically, the compensation for the USMNT manager has come directly from the […]
Recruiting top-tier talent requires substantial financial investment, and the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) appears ready to meet these demands. The stakes are high as the federation seeks to appoint a new coach for the USMNT; especially following the recent dismissal of Gregg Berhalter.
Historically, the compensation for the USMNT manager has come directly from the USSF’s budget. This amount has varied over time but generally increased. Manager Bob Bradley, for instance, earned $941,647 in fiscal year 2011, which included the 2010 World Cup.
When Jurgen Klinsmann took over in 2011, his compensation increased significantly. He earned $3.2 million in the fiscal year that included the 2014 World Cup. More recently, Gregg Berhalter received $2.3 million in his World Cup year; including a $900,000 bonus for qualifying for the 2022 World Cup.
Fans and experts have criticized the USSF’s expenditure when compared to other soccer countries, even with these increases. For instance, the recently departed England manager Gareth Southgate earned around $6.4 million annually. With the search for Berhalter’s replacement now underway, the USSF may need to adjust its financial approach to attract top-tier talent.
Cost of top talent
Hiring a high-profile international manager is likely to come at a premium. Jurgen Klopp, the former Liverpool manager and a top target for USMNT, was reportedly earning $54 million annually when he stepped down. While half of this amount was his salary, the rest was supplemented by external sources. Although Klopp is unlikely to join the USMNT, this scenario…
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Author : Martina Alcheva
Publish date : 2024-07-25 21:17:47
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