Galaxy won the MLS Supporters Shield and further reduced their goals against to 26 for the season, a Galaxy record. On October 12, 2011, Berhalter announced his decision to retire at the end of the 2011 MLS season. International Berhalter earned his first cap for the U.S. national team on October 15, 1994, against Saudi Arabia. Berhalter played a significant role for the U.S. at the 2002 World Cup, stepping in for the injured Jeff Agoos and starting the last two games, and in doing so became the first Crystal Palace player to play in a World Cup match. On May 25, 2006, Berhalter was added to the U.S. national team's roster for the 2006 World Cup, replacing the injured Cory Gibbs. Berhalter expressed confidence in the ability of the team in the run up to the tournament, but was an unused substitute in all three group games. The U.S. was eliminated after finishing at the bottom of Group E in the first round with one draw and two defeats. Coaching career Hammarby IF Following a season as Los Angeles Galaxy's assistant coach, Berhalter was named head coach for Swedish club Hammarby IF on December 12, 2011. At the time, the team was playing in Superettan, the second-tier. Although it is a common misconception, Berhalter was not the first American to ever manage a professional soccer team in Europe. The first American to ever manage a professional soccer team in Europe was Thomas Dooley, who managed 1. FC Saarbrücken during the 2002-2003 season. Berhalter was fired on July 24, 2013, for a "lack of attacking play". Hammarby were in eighth place at the time of the sacking. Columbus Crew SC Berhalter became the sporting director and head coach of Columbus Crew on November 6, 2013. Under Berhalter, Columbus Crew SC qualified for the playoffs in 2014, 2015, 2017 and 2018. They reached the MLS Cup 2015 but lost at home 2–1 to the Portland Timbers. United States On December 2, 2018, Berhalter became the head coach of the United States national team. He earned his first victory as coach in a friendly against Panama on January 27, 2019. Berhalter coached the United States to a continental championship on August 1, 2021, at the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup. On November 12, 2021, Berhalter led the United States to a 2-0 victory over rival Mexico in World Cup Qualifying at TQL Stadium