Lowy: Crocker’s Saudi Move Highlights Ugly U.S. Soccer Truth

Matt Crocker Departs U.S. Soccer Federation for Saudi Position

Matt Crocker (left) with USMNT Head Coach Mauricio Pochettino (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)The U.S. Soccer Federation has announced that Sporting Director Matt Crocker has left the organization to join the Saudi Arabian Football Federation, less than two months before the United States hosts the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside Mexico and Canada. Related Stories Matt Crocker Departs U.S. Soccer Federation for Saudi Position Congo DR Announces Houston, T…

Lowy: Crocker’s Saudi Move Highlights Ugly U.S. Soccer Truth

Matt Crocker’s decision to quit his role as U.S. Soccer’s sporting director with less than two months to go until the 2026 World Cup is an unwelcome distraction for the federation.Crocker is reportedly taking up a similar role with the Saudi Arabia football federation – a move which is undoubtedly a blow to the reputation of soccer in the U.S. The Welshman had previously been praised for his work in player development during spells as technical …

Matt Crocker's exit comes at strange time for U.S. Soccer

U.S. Soccer sporting director Matt Crocker has officially stepped down from his role, and while it won’t have too much affect on the upcoming FIFA World Cup in North America, the optics are negative no matter which way you look at it. Crocker is reportedly set to take up a similar role with the Saudi Arabia Football Federation, ending a three-year stay with U.S. Soccer. The Welsh-born Crocker did help U.S. Soccer make some major moves during his…