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Pochettino may emerge new US national team manager

Football journalist Fabrizio Romano stated via X on Thursday, “Mauricio Pochettino becomes the new USMNT manager, leading the U.S. to World Cup 2026. After contacts with several managers, the former Chelsea and Spurs head coach says yes to the proposal and project, as per reports

in the US overnight.”

The Athletic has corroborated this information, stating that Pochettino “has agreed to become the next head coach of the U.S. men’s national soccer team.”

This appointment marks a milestone for U.S. Soccer, as they secure a high-profile manager with an impressive track record at the club level.

Pochettino’s résumé includes guiding Southampton to an eighth-place finish in the Premier League, achieving record league finishes with Tottenham Hotspur, including a Champions League final appearance in 2019, and securing a Ligue 1 title with Paris Saint-Germain.