Welcome to Extratime: 1v1, a new show featuring in-depth conversations with the biggest names in North American soccer! We’re focusing on the World Cup this year in the buildup to Qatar 2022, and what could be a better way to kick that off than a conversation with USMNT head coach Gregg Berhalter?
Andrew Wiebe sits down with Gregg to chat everything from food, to music, to the growth and potential of the current USMNT side, to his own career as a national team player. We hope you enjoy!
0:00 – Intro
0:15 – Gregg Berhalter’s top food destinations
5:10 – Music and the last concert he attended
5:58 – What Berhalter was like as a player
7:00 – Determination to play in Europe as a player
12:42 – Difference between the 2002 and 2006 World Cup teams
13:45 – Expectations and legacy at the World Cup
18:30 – Thoughts on Brenden Aaronson’s ascension
20:44 – Culture building with the USMNT and beating Mexico
25:15 – How he’s changed as a coach from 2019 to now
27:04 – The importance of September Camp
29:09 – Discussing the USMNT No. 9 position
34:12 – Berhalter’s experience of getting cut from the World Cup team and how that translates to
coaching
39:33 – How the USMNT will approach the 26 man roster
43:03 – What it’s like day-to-day at the World Cup
48:29 – Why playoffs hold the key to MLS growth
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23 Comments
Watching Andrew over the years, I am so happy with how good he has gotten at interviews. Everything flows so smoothly and he always gets unique insight from the people he interviews. Thanks Andrew, cheers from Kansas!
its not everyday that I agree with berlhalter, but his take on how to improve the mls is something I do agree in and imo it is spot on
they should summon folarin balogun who scores goals at stade reims instead of brandon vasquez
Wish he asked about Brooks,Long maybe the potential of bringing over Jack Harrison idk this felt like something but nothing at the same time but it was an interesting watch
Less talk about food, more talk about why undeserving mls players are occupying a roster spot.
Great interview. I like Gregg. I believe he is a manager who is growing into his role, leading a team who are growing into theirs. I expect them to show well in Qatar, get a lot of things right, learn from inevitable mistakes… and then win it all, at home, in 2026.
take a shot every time berheltar says “yea”
Great interview by Wiebe. I think Gregg has been consistent through his entire tenure – even when fans were screaming "Berhalter Out" … what he has done with this team in the lead-up to this World Cup has been among the greatest achievements of any USMNT coach… and now the question becomes: How will people look back on the US performance in Qatar? I think this team has a belief and a spirit to it that we haven't seen since 2002… I expect quarterfinals or semi-finals for this team (or further).
Brandon Vazquez better make at minimum the September roster. He deserves at least a chance with the team.
Not a huge fan of MLS content but this is Wiebe at his best. Great interview. Especially for such a high profile and over-interviewed subject like Gregg. He can be very cagey and formulaic in interviews and Wiebe broke him down very effectively. Great job! Thanks!
USA will do really well!
I expect them to be 2nd on their group & probably win the 4th game. I would consider that a great accomplishment!
Shut up about food we don’t care about bone marrow pasta
Call it "football" because it makes us look like idiots, and fire this fraud
You guys are too far from the mics
Great interview, great questions….could tell research was done.
When does he discuss Pulisic at Chelsea? It's not in the section headings. I listened to most it without hearing Pulisic and Chelsea mentioned.
My introduction to Andrew…what a great interviewer!…
Greg reminds me of Mark Zuckerberg
32:41 the pause is so telling. between jesus, ricardo, brandon….. um…. pefok, sargent, and wright. I think we know who 3 strikers are… last spot is up for grabs!
Lets get Touchel in here pronto!
Uh….He wants to go to Celta Vigo because of San Sebastian…someone should point out to him that Vigo is 7 hours from San Sebastian
He'd actually be closer when he's in Valencia to see Musah.
Potential is: None,, nada, cero!! 3 and out!! 😂 😂
Hey, Berhalter try a 4-2-3-1 or a 3-5-2, but not with Long.