What was announced approximately a month ago has become official: Mauricio Pochettino is the new USA manager! He succeeds Gregg Berhalter, who was previously sacked after being eliminated in the Copa America group stage. This will be Pochettino’s first time leading a national team, and his main task will be preparing the Yankees for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which the USA will host alongside Mexico and Canada.Introducing… #USMNT Head Coach Mauricio Pochettino 🇺🇸— U.S. Soccer Men’s National Team (@USMNT) September 10, 2024 “The decision to join U.S. Soccer wasn’t just about football for me; it’s about the journey that this team and this country are on. The energy, the passion, and the hunger to achieve something truly historic here — those are the things that inspired me. The opportunity to lead the U.S. Men’s National Team, in front of fans who are just as passionate as the players, is something I couldn’t pass up. I see a group of players full of talent and potential, and together, we’re going to build something special that the whole nation can be proud of,” said Pochettino for the United States national team’s official website (U.S. Soccer).A slap in the face for Brazil and Argentina!The 52-year-old tactician left Chelsea in May after less than a year, during which he led the Blues to sixth spot in the Premier League, the FA Cup semi-final, and the EFL Cup final. He began his managerial career at Espanyol, after which he coached Southampton, Tottenham, and Paris Saint-Germain, in addition to the aforementioned Stamford Bridge crew.With the Spurs, Pochettino reached the Champions League final in 2019. In 15 years of coaching, he won three trophies, all leading PSG – Ligue 1, Coupe de France, and Trophee des Champions (the French Super Cup). The Argentinian will debut at his new job on October 13 in Austin, Texas, in a friendly game against Panama.##NAJAVA_MECA_8328474##
