It's official! Mauricio Pochettino will be the next manager of the USA!
Yes, it may have taken a while for the United States Men's National Team (USMNT) to finalize everything, but they've finally gotten their wish by hiring world-class coach Mauricio Pochettino as their new manager. Announced On Tuesday, it was announced that the 52-year-old Pochettino would be the next United States national team manager, finally cementing long-standing rumors that he was in line for the job.
In a video posted to the official U.S. Men's Soccer Twitter account, Pochettino said he was excited to join the national team, with his first match as head coach coming up in October in Austin, Texas. (RELATED: Rangers' Jacob deGrom set to make season debut against Mariners after Tommy John surgery)
U.S. Soccer sporting director Matt Crocker announced Pochettino's hiring in a statement and expressed confidence in the program going forward.
“Mauricio is a serial winner with a deep passion for player development and a proven ability to build cohesive, competitive teams,” Crocker said. “His track record speaks for itself and I am confident he is the perfect choice to unlock the enormous potential of our talented team. I am thrilled to have Mauricio join the team as we embark on this exciting journey to achieve success on the world stage.”
Introducing… #USA Head Coach Mauricio Pochettino 🇺🇸
— United States Men's Soccer National Team (@USMNT) September 10, 2024
A message from Mauricio 🇺🇸
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— United States Men's Soccer National Team (@USMNT) September 10, 2024
Wow… I can’t believe this is actually happening… The 2026 World Cup is suddenly in sight. Amazing.
