Sebastian Berhalter turned his father’s tough truth into World Cup breakthrough

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Sebastian Berhalter didn't coast into the U.S. men's national soccer team on his father's name. The son of Gregg Berhalter, a former player and head coach, had to fight harder than most for his World Cup breakthrough, turning what he calls his father's "tough truth" into motivation. The article explores how family legacy became a crucible rather than a shortcut, with Sebastian earning his place through determination that defied assumptions about nepotism.