The report from an Atlanta law firm revealed a years-long series of attempts by Claudio Reyna to influence his son’s treatment by U.S. Soccer, behavior investigators called “inappropriate,” “bullying,” and “mean-spirited.”
said the person who is eventually hired will be responsible for selecting a coach. However, the federation made clear that Berhalter, who has the best winningest percentage for a U.S. coach who worked more than two games, will be considered for the job.Gio Reyna’s parents reported Gregg Berhalter’s 31-year-old altercation involving his future wife but deny blackmailing the coach who did not play their son.
After returning to the U.S., Berhalter spoke at a leadership conference in New York, where he shared an anecdote about an unnamed player whose behavior in Qatar had been so disruptive that the coaching staff discussed sending the player home. Media reports later identified that player as Gio Reyna, who played just 52 minutes during the tournament and later apologized to his teammates for his attitude and lack of effort.
Following the Reynas’ phone call with Stewart, the Berhalters released a public statement in which Gregg Berhalter acknowledged and took responsibility for the physical assault. U.S. Soccer hired Alston & Bird to conduct a more detailed investigation. The law firm interviewed 16 people and reviewed emails, text messages and other materials, but said in its report that it did not uncover any evidence to contradict the Berhalters’ account.U.S.
Stewart told investigators that Claudio Reyna began making complaints to him during the U-17 World Cup in 2019. Stewart said complaints focused on his son’s lack of playing time, inadequate travel arrangements , and other instances when U.S. Soccer did not meet Claudio Reyna’s standards.
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