April 14 (UPI) -- Matt Crocker resigned as sporting director for the United States Soccer Federation, less than two months before the World Cup, officials said Tuesday.
The federation said Crocker left to "pursue another opportunity in international soccer," but did not provide details. Sources told Fox Sports, ESPN and the Guardian that he will join the Saudi Arabian Football Federation for a similar job.
Neither the U.S. Soccer Federation nor Saudi Arabian Football Federation immediately responded when asked for further comment on his decision.
"It has been a privilege to be part of U.S. Soccer during such an important period for the sport in this country," Crocker said in a news release. "I'm grateful for the people I've had the opportunity to work with across the federation, from our coaches and players to our technical and administrative staff.
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