Sebastian Berhalter

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Sebastian Berhalter
File:Sebastian Berhalter, 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup, 01 (cropped).jpg
Berhalter with the United States at the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup
Personal information
Full name Sebastian Matthew Berhalter[1]
Date of birth (2001-05-10) May 10, 2001 (age 25)
Place of birth London, England
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[2]
Position Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Number 16
Youth career
2012–2013 Hammarby IF
2014–2019 Columbus Crew
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019 North Carolina Tar Heels 16 (0)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020–2021 Columbus Crew 9 (0)
2021 → Austin FC (loan) 18 (0)
2022– Vancouver Whitecaps FC 106 (8)
2022 → Whitecaps FC 2 (loan) 1 (0)
International career‡
2025– United States 9 (1)
Medal record
Representing File:Flag of the United States.svg United States
Men's football
CONCACAF Gold Cup
Runner-up 2025 Canada–United States
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of October 18, 2025
‡ National team caps and goals as of November 18, 2025

Sebastian Matthew Berhalter (born May 10, 2001) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Major League Soccer club Vancouver Whitecaps FC and the United States national team.

Early life and college

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Sebastian Matthew Berhalter was born in London to Rosalind and Gregg Berhalter, who at the time was a professional soccer player for Crystal Palace. Sebastian Berhalter was raised in Columbus, Ohio. Between 2012 and 2013, he played youth soccer with Swedish club Hammarby IF when his father managed their senior team.[3]

He joined the Columbus Crew youth academy[4] in 2014, climbing the ranks and making 103 appearances and scoring 11 goals. In 2019, Berhalter played college soccer for the Tar Heels of the University of North Carolina, playing in 16 matches.[5][6]

Club career

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Columbus Crew

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Berhalter was announced as a homegrown player signing by the Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer on January 17, 2020.[5] He made his professional debut on July 11, 2020, against FC Cincinnati during the MLS is Back Tournament in Orlando, Florida.[7] Berhalter made nine appearances for the Crew during the 2020 season, which ended in their MLS Cup victory.[8]

Austin FC (loan)

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On March 3, 2021, Berhalter joined Major League Soccer club Austin FC on loan for the 2021 season.[9] He made his debut for the club on April 24 against the Colorado Rapids, coming on as a substitute in the 3–1 away victory.[10] Following the 2021 season, Berhalter's contract option was declined by Austin and he returned to Columbus.[11]

Vancouver Whitecaps FC

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On February 4, 2022, Berhalter was traded to Vancouver Whitecaps FC in exchange for $50,000 in general allocation money and an additional $50,000 should certain conditions be met.[12]

During the 2023 season, he made 37 appearances for the Whitecaps and scored two goals across all competitions.[8]

During the 2024 season, he made 45 appearances, had 6 assists[13], and scored three goals across all competitions.[14]

During the 2025 season, Berhalter played 33 games and scored four goals. He became the top ranked player on his team for assists with 12 assists during the season.[15] Additionally, Berhalter appeared the in 2025 MLS All-Star Game against the LIGA MX All-Stars team on July 23, 2025, which MLS won 3-1.[16]

International career

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On May 22, 2025, Berhalter was called up by United States national team coach Mauricio Pochettino for training camp in Chicago ahead of matches against Turkey and Switzerland.[17] He made his debut in the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup.[18] He scored his first goal for the national team during the U.S.' 5–1 thumping of Uruguay at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.[19][20][21]

Personal life

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He is the son of current Chicago Fire FC and former United States national team head coach Gregg Berhalter[22] and former University of North Carolina Tar Heels player Rosalind "Roz" Berhalter, who won four national championships.[23][24]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played December 6, 2025[25]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Playoffs National cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Columbus Crew 2020 MLS 9 0 – – – – 9 0
Austin FC (loan) 2021 MLS 18 0 – – – – 18 0
Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2022 MLS 18 0 – 2 0 – – 20 0
2023 28 2 1 0 2 0 4[a] 0 2[b] 0 37 2
2024 31 2 4 0 5 0 2[a] 0 3[b] 1 45 3
2025 29 4 5 0 5 1 8[a] 3 0 0 47 8
Total 106 8 10 0 14 1 14 3 5 1 149 13
Whitecaps FC 2 2022 MLS Next Pro 1 0 – – – – 1 0
Career total 134 8 10 0 14 1 14 3 5 1 177 13
  1. ^ a b c Appearances in CONCACAF Champions League/Cup
  2. ^ a b Appearances in Leagues Cup

International

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As of match played November 18, 2025[26]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
United States 2025 9 1
Total 9 1
Scores and results list United States goal tally first.
List of international goals scored by Sebastian Berhalter
No. Date Venue Cap Opponent Score Result Competition
1 November 18, 2025 Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, United States 9  Uruguay 1–0 5–1 Friendly

Honors

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Columbus Crew

Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Individual

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