The search for the next coach of the U.S. men’s national team seems to be drawing to a conclusion, and one of the most prominent coaches in the United States of the last few seasons, Gerardo “Tata” Martino, has not been contacted by U.S. Soccer. It’s a puzzling situation for a federation that cannot afford to get this hire wrong.



The prolonged search for the person who will lead the senior team to Qatar 2022 has frustrated U.S. fans. Barring some unforeseen development, Columbus Crew coach Gregg Berhalter appears to be the frontrunner, who may turn out to be a fine choice even though he lacks international coaching experience and domestic championships. On Sunday, I asked Tata if he had been contacted by the U.S. Soccer Federation. He said no. So, why hasn’t the 2018 MLS coach of the year, the coach whose team has garnered more points than any other over the last two seasons—its first in existence—been considered?



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