Ex-Chelsea Manager Mauricio Pochettino Lands USMNT Job

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Ex-Chelsea Manager Mauricio Pochettino Lands USMNT Job—-USMNT have confirmed the appoint of the former Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino as new head coach to take the team into the 2026 World Cup that’s jointly host by USA, Canada and Mexico.

The 52-year-old started his managerial career with Espanyol in 2009, and he has also been in charge of Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur, Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea since retiring as a player in 2006.

Pochettino surprisingly left Chelsea at the end of last season, and he will now manage a national side for the first time in his career.

“Mauricio is a serial winner with a deep passion for player development and a proven ability to build cohesive and competitive teams,” said US Soccer’s sporting director Matt Crocker.

Meanwhile, US Soccer president Cindy Parlow Cone said: “His passion for the game, his innovative approach to coaching, and his ability to inspire and connect with players make him the perfect fit for this role. We are excited to have him leading our Men’s National Team.”

Pochettino will lead the USA into 2026 World Cup

Pochettino said that “the journey” of the team was one of the main reasons why he decided to take on the role.

“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,” said the Argentine.

“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.”

When is Pochettino’s first game in charge?

Pochettino will take charge of USA for the first time on October 12, when the national side tackle Panama in an international friendly, before facing Mexico three days later.

USA, who failed to make it out of the group stage of the 2024 Copa America, are building towards the 2026 World Cup.

In Qatar, the United States made it to the last-16 stage of the competition, and they have reached that round in each of their last three World Cups.

Pochettino is again believed to have been under consideration for the Manchester United job over the summer, but the Red Devils ultimately decided to keep Erik ten Hag at the helm.

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The German side eventually found the net through Harry Kane in stoppage time, but it proved too little, too late as PSG held on to secure their place in the final.

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