Former Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino is set to become the new manager of the United States Men’s National Team ahead of the match against Canada on September 7, 2024.
It was revealed that Pochettino has agreed personal terms with the United States Soccer Association.
The appointment of Pochettino by the United States of America soccer federation showed an increase in the ambitions of the country towards the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Pochettino completed the 2023-24 season at Chelsea. The club hierarchy sacked Pochettino after he publicly criticized the club’s policy in terms of recruiting new players.
Different sources informed ESPN that the Pochettino situation at Chelsea is currently unsolved, even though he was sacked by the club last season.
Chelsea haven’t paid the Argentine manager, Mauricio Pochettino some outstanding. Mauricio Pochettino won’t sign a contract with another football team if Chelsea doesn’t fulfill their obligations.
Even though he failed to deliver a single trophy for Chelsea last season, Pochettino took the West London club from 12th place to 6th place on the Premier League table.
Towards the end of the season, Chelsea won 14 matches and lost one in 15 matches. The highly rated manager could be the answer to the struggling United States of America performance at all levels.
The fans have been demanding a manager who is capable of coaching the national team to a trophy win. Pochettino has an opportunity to manage the golden generation of American national team.
Berhalter’s tenure at USMNT was horrible to the extent that the country lost 2-1 to Trinidad and Tobago.
The loss to Trinidad and Tobago pushed the American men’s national team out of the 2018 FIFA Club World Cup.
Berhalter’s second tenure at the national team was unsuccessful, with a surprising early exit from the 2024 Copa America.
What trophies has Mauricio Pochettino won?
He won the French Cup, the French Super Cup, and the Ligue 1 title with Paris Saint-Germain.
How many clubs has Pochettino coached?
Pochettino started his managerial career with RCD Espanyol in 2009–2012. He moved to Southampton to manage the club from 2013–2014.
The Argentine left Southampton in 2014 to join Tottenham Hotspur. Pochettino left the North London side in 2019.
Two years after he was out of managerial duties, Pochettino moved to Paris Saint-Germain in 2019, where he won three trophies before leaving in 2021.
The Argentine joined Chelsea in 2023. Chelsea sacked the manager in 2024 after failing to win a single silverware and criticized the board.
Mauricio Pochettino Net Worth
The manager’s net worth is $14 million.The net worth is from the manager’s salary, investment, and endorsement.
Mauricio Pochettino Age
The former Chelsea manager was born on March 2, 1972, in the city of Murphy, Argentina. Pochettino is currently 52 years old, with a height of 6 feet and 0 inches.
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