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'It would be my honour and duty' - Alexi Lalas claims he'd coach USMNT 'for free' amid ongoing search for Gregg Berhalter's successor

Alexi Lalas says he would do the United States men's national team job "for free" as the search for Gregg Berhalter's successor goes on.

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  • USA suffer early Copa America exit
  • Berhalter sacked as successor hunt begins
  • Lalas says he'd do the job "for free"

  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    The United States fell in the group stages of the Copa America, a tournament they hosted, at the start of July and ultimately that cost coach Berhalter his job. As the search for his successor continues, U.S. icon Lalas says it would be a "pleasure" to coach the men's national team.

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  • WHAT ALEXI LALAS SAID

    When asked if he would accept the USMNT job, the former United States international replied on X: "Absolutely. It would be my honor [sic], pleasure, and duty. Not only that, I would do it for free."

  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    The USMNT are looking for a new manager as they try to build momentum ahead of the 2026 World Cup, which they are joint hosting with Canada and Mexico. Ex-Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has reportedly turned down the USMNT's advances and now France Under-21 coach Thierry Henry is understood to be among the candidates to succeed Berhalter. Getting this pick right is vital to their chances of success in the future.

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    WHAT NEXT?

    While the search for the next USMNT boss goes on, the United States are next in action on September 7 in a friendly against Canada, before taking on New Zealand three days later. It remains to be seen if a new manager will be in place by then.