Sebastian Berhalter out to carve his own path with USMNT two years after dad’s ouster
Sebastian Berhalter is working to establish his own identity within the US Men's National Team (USMNT) following his father's departure as coach. After facing early setbacks, he has gradually made a name for himself in Major League Soccer and earned a spot on the national team. Berhalter emphasizes the importance of patience and hard work in achieving his goals.
- ▪Sebastian Berhalter was invited to one national team youth camp, where he was told he wasn't good enough.
- ▪He made his first USMNT appearance last summer after years of hard work and dedication.
- ▪Berhalter has seen his playing time increase significantly since joining Vancouver in 2022.
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Soccer Sebastian Berhalter out to carve his own path with USMNT two years after dad’s ouster By Ethan Sears Published May 29, 2026, 6:44 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. — Sebastian Berhalter was invited to exactly one national team youth camp. He thinks it was a U16 camp, and remembers feeling like it was the biggest deal. “You get the Nike boots and everything,” he said Friday, wearing a dark blue pullover with a USA badge on the chest. You know how the story ends, with Berhalter getting a WhatsApp message from Mauricio Pochettino last Friday, calling his family and breaking into tears with them. As for how the story starts, go back to that camp. “The coach at the end told me I wasn’t good enough,” Berhalter said.
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