"Crocker oversaw the decisions to rehire Gregg Berhalter as men's coach in June 2023, to fire Berhalter in July 2024 after first-round elimination at the Copa América and to hire Pochettino that September."
"His hiring by the Saudi Arabia federation was first reported by Fox, and a person familiar with the decision stated he will work in Saudi Arabia."
"Dan Helfrich, hired as the U.S. federation's chief operating officer in November, will provide executive oversight and support across the federation's sporting operations."
"Crocker, 51, was hired by the USSF in April 2023 after serving as Southampton's director of football since February 2020."
Matt Crocker resigned from his position as sporting director of the U.S. Soccer Federation to pursue a new opportunity in Saudi Arabia. His departure comes unexpectedly as the U.S. prepares to co-host the World Cup starting June 11. Dan Helfrich will oversee the federation's sporting operations, working alongside assistant sporting director Oguchi Onyewu and Tracey Kevins. Crocker was hired in April 2023 and made significant decisions regarding coaching staff, including the rehiring and firing of Gregg Berhalter and the hiring of Emma Hayes for the women's national team.
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