The United States has high expectations for its football team ahead of the 2026 World Cup, which they will co-host with Mexico and Canada. However, the lead-up has been less than ideal, as the “Socceroos” (U.S. Men’s National Team) underperformed in the recent Copa América, which was also held on their home soil, exiting in the group stage. As a result, head coach Gregg Berhalter was dismissed, and it appears that Mauricio Pochettino will be taking over. According to reports from the English Daily Telegraph, the Argentine coach has already agreed to terms with the U.S. Soccer Federation, although specific details regarding the length of the contract and salary have not yet been disclosed.🚨🚨🇺🇸🇦🇷 POCH TO USMNT 🇦🇷🇺🇸🚨🚨FORMER SPURS, PSG & CHELSEA MANAGER MAURICIO POCHETTINO HAS AGREED TO BECOME THE NEXT USMNT COACH.🙌🦅 OUR RECRUITING IS DONE. REJOICE AMERICA. WE HAVE A REAL COACH. 🦅🙌 pic.twitter.com/0VJyHhlzW0— Men in Blazers (@MenInBlazers) August 15, 2024 Mauricio Pochettino coached Chelsea last season, but his tenure was considered a disappointment as the London-based club finished only in sixth place. This result means that Chelsea will have to play in the playoff for the UEFA Conference League, a competition far below the club’s usual stature. Although his position has already been taken over by Enzo Maresca, Pochettino had a clause in his contract with Chelsea that stipulated the club would receive a compensation fee of nearly 6 million euros if he took over one of the top six Premier League teams within six months of his departure. Since that is not the case, Chelsea will not receive this bonus.Chelsea the coach-killer: Pochettino is gone!According to the Daily Telegraph, England will also miss out on a potential candidate for their national team manager, as Pochettino was reportedly among the leading contenders to succeed Gareth Southgate. However, England decided to have Lee Carsley manage the national team for the September Nations League matches before settling on a long-term solution. It seems Pochettino wasn’t willing to wait. This will be Pochettino’s first time managing a national team after previously coaching Espanyol, Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur, Paris Saint-Germain, and Chelsea.##NAJAVA_MECA_8269488##
