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Rafa Benitez Is the Latest Manager to Express Interest in the USMNT Coaching Position

Rafa Benitez Is the Latest Manager to Express Interest in the USMNT Coaching Position

The firing of Gregg Berhalter has led to a search for potential candidates.

The coaching role for the USMNT has attracted significant interest from various managers.

Rafa Benitez, former Real Madrid boss, is interested in the USMNT head coach position.

Benitez has spoken with U.S. international Luca De La Torre, whom he managed at Celta Vigo.

Speculation that Luis De La Fuente’s interest may be a leverage play for better pay with La Roja.

Other candidates for the role included Jurgen Klopp, Patrick Vieira, and Steve Cherundolo.

USMNT looking to make a swift appointment to replace Berhalter before upcoming friendlies against Canada and New Zealand.