Mauricio Pochettino is expected to sign as the new USMNT head coach this week. Legal issues are being resolved following a verbal agreement weeks ago. The appointment could impact USMNT’s preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- Pochettino is on the brink of becoming the new head coach of the USMNT.
- All legal topics are being resolved, and contracts are almost ready.
- Formal steps are expected to follow this week.
Mauricio Pochettino’s Appointment as USMNT Head Coach
Mauricio Pochettino is on the brink of becoming the new head coach of the United States Men’s National Team (USMNT). According to a recent tweet by renowned football journalist Fabrizio Romano, all legal topics are being resolved and contracts are almost ready, with formal steps expected to follow this week.
🚨🇺🇸 Mauricio Pochettino, prepared to sign this week as new USMNT head coach.
After verbal agreement weeks ago, all legal topics are being resolved and the contracts are almost ready.
If all goes to plan, formal steps could follow this week for Poch. 🤝🏻 https://t.co/XZlqYVeVeh
pic.twitter.com— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano)
October 04, 2023
Pochettino, known for his high-pressing, attacking style of football, has previously managed top clubs like Tottenham Hotspur and Paris Saint-Germain. His appointment could signal a significant shift in the playing style and development approach of the USMNT, especially with the 2026 FIFA World Cup on the horizon.
Mauricio Pochettino’s Career Highlights
Mauricio Pochettino has had an illustrious career both as a player and a manager. His playing career includes stints at Newell’s Old Boys, Espanyol, Paris Saint-Germain, and Bordeaux, as well as representing the Argentina National Team.
- Newell’s Old Boys (1989–1994):
- Appearances: 153
- Goals: 8
- Achievements: Won the 1990–91 national championship and the 1992 Clausura.
- Espanyol (1994–2001, 2004–2006):
- Appearances: 275
- Goals: 13
- Achievements: Won the Copa del Rey in 2000 and 2006.
- Paris Saint-Germain (2001–2003):
- Appearances: 70
- Goals: 4
- Achievements: Won the UEFA Intertoto Cup in 2001.
- Bordeaux (2003–2004):
- Appearances: 11
- Goals: 1
- Argentina National Team:
- Caps: 20
- Goals: 2
- Participated in the 1999 Copa América and the 2002 FIFA World Cup.
Managerial Career
Pochettino’s managerial career has seen him lead several top clubs, achieving significant success and developing young talents.
- Espanyol (2009–2012):
- Led the team from relegation threats to mid-table stability.
- Promoted youth players and implemented a high-pressing style.
- Southampton (2013–2014):
- Achieved an eighth-place finish in the Premier League.
- Tottenham Hotspur (2014–2019):
- Achievements: Second place in the Premier League (2016–17), and Champions League final (2019).
- Developed young talents like Harry Kane and Dele Alli.
- Paris Saint-Germain (2021–2022):
- Achievements: Won Ligue 1 (2021–22), Coupe de France (2020–21), and Trophée des Champions (2020).
- Chelsea (2023–2024):
- Led the team to a League Cup final and a sixth-place Premier League finish.
- Departed due to strategic disagreements.
Potential Impact on USMNT
Pochettino’s rich experience and success in managing top clubs could prove invaluable for the USMNT. His reputation for developing young players aligns perfectly with the USMNT’s goals, especially as the team prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which the United States will co-host. His tactical acumen, particularly his preference for a 4-2-3-1 formation, focusing on building from the back and quick pressing, could drastically enhance the team’s performance on the international stage.
For more details on Pochettino’s managerial statistics, visit Mauricio Pochettino Manager Profile and Mauricio Pochettino Career Stats.
The football world awaits with bated breath as Mauricio Pochettino edges closer to taking the helm of the USMNT, ready to usher in a new era of American soccer.
