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Alexi Lalas believes Gregg Berhalter should be given the chance to continue as USA coach despite the leaking of his drunken argument with now-wife Rosalind, which he hopes will not 'take down a good man'.

Earlier this month Berhalter was forced to publicly admit to kicking Rosalind in the legs during a violent row back in 1991, having been threatened by a mystery blackmailer who approached US soccer and threatened to 'take him down' with the information.

It later emerged that the mother of USA international Gio Reyna, Danielle, had informed the country's governing body about the incident in question.

Reyna, who represents Borussia Dortmund at club level, was widely expected to be a central figure for USA at the recent Qatar World Cup, only to end up being used as a substitute by Berhalter.

Danielle, fueled by frustration with her son's lack of minutes, then made a move that Berhalter insists was a clear attempt 'to bring about the end of my relationship with US Soccer'. He also admitted the incident was 'a shameful moment and one I regret to

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