U.S. Soccer announced on Friday that Aron Hyde has been appointed as the new goalkeeper coach for the US men's national team. He most recently spent the last three seasons with Atlanta United, helping them win the 2018 MLS Cup.
Hyde brings 14 years of coaching experience at the domestic and international level. Prior to being hired full time, he served as the goalkeeper coach for the USMNT for the victories against Canada and Cuba in the Nations League this past November. Hired by U.S. Soccer sporting director Earnie Stewart in conjunction with USMNT head coach Gregg Berhalter, Hyde will begin his tenure during the USMNT's annual January Camp.
"Aron brings a tremendous amount of experience and a knowledge of both the domestic and international landscape," Stewart said in a statement. "He will be a great addition to the senior team staff while also serving as a connector to the rest of our programs."
Prior to Atlanta, Hyde spent two years with U.S. Soccer as a goalkeeper coach with the Men's National Team and various Youth National Teams. He also spent six seasons as the goalkeeper coach with Chicago Fire (2010-15). Hyde joined the Fire in 2010 after spending 2009 as an assistant coach with the University of Washington men's team. He served as the Goalkeeping Coach for Seattle University's men's and women's soccer teams, from 2006-09. Hyde previously coached for Seattle-based Emerald City FC where he served as assistant goalkeeper coach and head team coach for two of the club's boys' teams.
"We are pleased to add Aron to the technical staff as Goalkeeper Coach," Berhalter said. "He has extensive knowledge of the American goalkeeper pool and excels on the training field preparing our goalkeepers to perform."
A native of Birmingham, England, Hyde's vast playing experience includes spells with Walsall FC, Millwall FC, and Wycombe Wanderers in England. Stateside, he spent time at Judson College (NAIA). He currently possesses a USSF A and USSF Goalkeeping license, and a UEFA A Coaching License. Hyde earned his master's degree in Sport Administration and Leadership from Seattle University in 2009.
“We want to thank Aron for his contributions to the club as he is an excellent coach who provided great leadership for our goalkeeping group,” said Atlanta United VP and technical director Carlos Bocanegra. “He embodied the culture of the club and helped drive the group forward. We wish him the best as he pursues an exciting career opportunity with U.S. Soccer and the possibility to go to a World Cup.”
