Mauricio Pochettino, 52, is reportedly set to return to football management by agreeing to lead the US men’s national team. The former Chelsea and Tottenham manager will replace Gregg Berhalter, who was dismissed following a disappointing Copa America campaign.
According to Prime Video’s Ivan Kasanzew, Pochettino was chosen over candidates such as Marcelo Bielsa, Thierry Henry, and Jurgen Klopp. Pochettino will reunite with USA technical director Matt Crocker, with whom he previously worked at Southampton. His first task will be to prepare the team for their match against Canada on September 7.
Pochettino’s appointment comes as the US men’s team, often labeled a “golden generation” featuring Christian Pulisic and Folarin Balogun, seeks to fulfill their potential ahead of co-hosting the 2026 World Cup.This appointment makes Pochettino the second former Chelsea manager to lead a US national team, following Emma Hayes’ success with the USWNT.
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