Report: Patrick Vieira in talks for USMNT head coaching vacancy

A former FIFA World Cup winner has reportedly entered his name into the hat for the U.S. men’s national team head coaching vacancy.

Patrick Vieira is in talks with U.S. Soccer for the position, TUDN reported Thursday. Vieira, who mutually parted ways with Ligue 1 side Strasbourg, is not the favorite for the position, but talks are progressing, according to the report.

LAFC’s Steve Cherundolo and Columbus Crew’s Wilfried Nancy are also in the running for the role. Nancy led the Crew to an MLS Cup win in 2023 while Cherundolo lifted the trophy with LAFC in 2022.

The 48-year-old posted a 14-10-15 record in one season at Strasbourg, which was the fourth managerial position of his career. Vieira began his coaching career with MLS side NYCFC, serving as head coach for over two years.

He’s also head managerial positions with Ligue 1 side Nice and English Premier League club Crystal Palace.

Vieira enjoyed a 17-year playing career, which featured stops at Arsenal, Manchester City, Juventus, Inter Milan, and AC Milan. He earned 107 caps with the French national team, winning the FIFA World Cup, European Championship, and FIFA Confederations Cup as a player.

U.S. Soccer has continued its search to fill the role following Gregg Berhalter’s departure as head coach earlier this month. The USMNT won just one of their three group stage matches at the 2024 Copa America, suffering group stage elimination.