USA Great And Former LAFC Coach Steve Cherundolo To Lead American Men At 2028 Olympics

After the U.S.'s disappointing 2026 World Cup exit, U.S. Soccer named former LAFC coach Steve Cherundolo to lead the U-23s at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics — a Southern California native with strong MLS coaching and playing credentials.
As host the U.S. automatically qualifies for a now-smaller 12-team Olympic tournament, and teams can add three overage players — meaning stars like Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie or Chris Richards could potentially join.
U.S. Soccer views 2028 as a key chance to develop the next generation and excite fans at home, with Cherundolo billed as a proven winner and talent developer as the federation pursues an Olympic medal.