Former head coach Gregg Berhalter reappointed by US national team
The 49-year-old was four years into the role when he admitted kicking his wife when they were teenagers.
He was investigated by US Soccer, which subsequently found it had "no legal impediment to employing him".
Berhalter will now lead the side to the 2026 World Cup.
Berhalter led the US to the last 16 of the World Cup in Qatar last year, where they were beaten by the Netherlands.
The allegation against him was made in December, with his original contract expiring at the end of that month.
He released a statement, co-signed by his wife Rosalind, sharing details of the 1992 incident, adding there was "zero excuse" for his actions.
BJ Callaghan then took over as interim coach.
"I'm grateful to have the opportunity to build on our achievements at the World Cup and to contribute to this exciting time for soccer in our country," Berhalter said. "We look forward to continuing our journey together to make our fans and our nation proud."
Matt Crocker, who was appointed as US Soccer's new sporting director to lead the search, said he was won over by Berhalter's "vision" for the side.
"When I started this search, my focus was on finding someone with the right vision to take this program to new heights in 2026," he said.
"Gregg has that vision, as well as the experience and growth mindset on and off the field to move this team forward."
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