On Tuesday night, the United States conceded a draw against New Zealand (1-1) in a friendly. A result obtained without a coach. But the American team will now be under the orders of former Paris-Saint-Germain coach Mauricio Pochettino. The selection made the news official in a press release on Tuesday.
“The energy, the passion and the hunger to achieve something truly historic convinced me. The opportunity to lead the U.S. Men’s National Team, in front of fans as passionate as the players, is something I couldn’t pass up. I see a group of players full of talent and potential and together we will build something special that the entire nation can be proud of.”reacted Mauricio Pochettino.
PSG coach between January 2021 and July 2022, the Argentinian (52 years old), without a club since leaving Chelsea in May 2024, succeeds Gregg Berhalter, dismissed on July 11. Two years before the next World Cup organized in the United States, Mauricio Pochettino will be highly anticipated.
“Mauricio is a serial winner who has a deep passion for player development and a proven ability to build cohesive, competitive teams.”rejoiced Matt Crocker, the sporting director of the American Federation.
