The U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) announced the immediate departure of sporting director Matt Crocker on Tuesday, who exits to “pursue another opportunity in international soccer,” creating a ripple of shock around the nation’s soccer community given the close proximity to 2026 FIFA World Cup kickoff on home soil.
Crocker had only recently joined USSF in 2023 and was seemingly brought on for the long-haul, tasked with “setting the Federation’s sporting vision and performance strategy” in its continued ambition for growth and advancement of the game long-term.
