Berhalter's Salary Sets New Benchmark for USMNT Coaches

Andonovski's Earnings Highlight Gap in Salaries

Federation Willing to Pay Top Dollar for Next Coach

Vlatko Andonovski earned 357,597 in his first full year as head coach of the US women's national team, revealing a significant gap between the salaries of the men's and women's coaches.

Gregg Berhalter, the head coach of the men's national team, earned 2,291,136 in 2022, including 900,000 in bonuses for the team's performances in the World Cup.

The disparity in salaries highlights the long-standing issue of pay inequality in women's soccer, a topic that has gained increased attention in recent years.

Sources within the US Soccer Federation indicate that the organization is prepared to pay top dollar for the next coach of the men's national team, suggesting that they are willing to invest heavily in the program.

The search for a new coach comes after Berhalter's contract expired at the end of 2022. Several high-profile candidates have been linked to the position, including former England manager Gareth Southgate and ex-Mexico coach Tata Martino.