U.S. Soccer appoints Steve Cherundolo to coach 2028 Olympic team
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Steve Cherundolo has been named the head coach for the U.S. men's under-23 soccer team as it prepares for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. Cherundolo, a three-time World Cup defender, takes over the program with the goal of developing emerging players and competing for a medal at home. The U.S. will not need to qualify for the Olympic tournament, as host nation. Cherundolo's appointment follows his success at Los Angeles FC, where he led the club to the MLS championship. He is expected to collaborate with youth and senior team coaches leading up to the Olympics, working both in the U.S. and Europe.
- •Steve Cherundolo appointed head coach for the U.S. Olympic team.
- •The 2028 Summer Olympics will take place in Los Angeles.
- •Cherundolo previously led Los Angeles FC to an MLS championship.
- •The U.S. team will not need to qualify for the tournament.
- •Cherundolo plans to work with youth and senior coaches as Olympics approach.
- 3:10 PMESPN Soccer — Cherundolo to coach U.S. U-23s at '28 Olympics
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — U.S. Soccer names coach for 2028 Olympic team
"The U.S. Soccer Federation named former United States international and MLS Cup-winning coach Steve Cherundolo to be the manager of the U.S. U-23 national team that will represent the country at the 2028 Summer Olympics.
"Steve Cherundolo will oversee the under-23 program preparing for the Summer Games in Los Angeles.
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External links- ESPN SoccerJul 9, 2026, 3:10 PMCherundolo to coach U.S. U-23s at '28 Olympics
The U.S. Soccer Federation named former United States international and MLS Cup-winning coach Steve Cherundolo to be the manager of the U.S. U-23 national team that will represent the country at the 2028 Summer Olympics.
- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 2:00 PMU.S. Soccer names coach for 2028 Olympic team
Steve Cherundolo will oversee the under-23 program preparing for the Summer Games in Los Angeles.
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