Berhalter will be both the manager and director of football as he takes on both leadership roles with the club

Gregg Berhalter sees the Chicago Fire as a “sleeping giant" poised for success, a sentiment he expressed in his introductory conference.

Gregg Berhalter sees the Chicago Fire as a “sleeping giant” poised for success. The former U.S. men's national team coach was introduced Thursday as the Fire's head coach. It was his first official appearance for the club since he was named to the role of both coach and director of football last week.

Gregg Berhalter, former USMNT manager, shared his personal challenges after losing his job this summer. Now, he talks about starting fresh as Head Coach and Director of Football at Chicago Fire. He considers after being fired from the U.