Former Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino enjoyed a successful start to his tenure as the United States men’s national team coach, leading them to a 2-0 victory over Panama in a friendly match. The US will next face Mexico in Guadalajara on Tuesday.
Mauricio Pochettino, the new head coach of the US Men’s National Team, has officially brought in his trusted coaching staff, including his long-time assistant coaches and a sports scientist. The team is gearing up for their first training camp ahead of upcoming friendlies against Panama and Mexico.
Tim Weah, Folarin Balogun, and Johnny Cardoso will miss Mauricio Pochettino’s first games as U.S. national team coach due to injuries. Brandon Vazquez, Alex Zendejas, and Tanner Tessmann have been called up to fill the gaps.
The US Men’s National Team will play its home leg of the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal in St. Louis on November 18th, marking the first competitive match under coach Mauricio Pochettino. The match will take place at Citypark, the new home of Major League Soccer’s St. Louis City SC.
Former Tottenham and Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has been named the new head coach of the U.S. men’s national team, succeeding Gregg Berhalter. The Argentine tactician, known for his development of young talent and tactical acumen, will lead the team towards the 2026 World Cup, which will be hosted in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Argentine manager Mauricio Pochettino has been appointed as the new head coach of the United States men’s national soccer team, replacing Gregg Berhalter. This appointment marks a significant step for the US team, as Pochettino brings a wealth of experience from managing top clubs like Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, and Paris Saint-Germain. His focus will be on building a competitive team for the 2026 World Cup, which the US will co-host with Mexico and Canada.
Mikey Varas has been appointed as the interim coach for the USA national team for upcoming friendlies against Canada and New Zealand. This comes as negotiations with Mauricio Pochettino for the permanent head coaching role continue. Varas, a former assistant under Gregg Berhalter, has selected a 24-man roster that includes several new faces and notable absentees due to injury or club commitments.
Mauricio Pochettino is set to join the United States men’s national team in September, potentially starting with a friendly against Canada. Mikey Vargas, former U-20 head coach, has been named interim manager while Pochettino finalizes his role and resolves a severance package from Chelsea.
Former Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly set to become the new coach of the United States men’s national team, leading them into the 2026 World Cup. This comes after Gregg Berhalter’s departure following a disappointing Copa America performance.
Mauricio Pochettino has left Chelsea after a disappointing season in which the club failed to secure qualification for the Champions League. Chelsea finished sixth in the Premier League standings, were beaten finalists in the English League Cup, and reached the semifinals of the FA Cup. Pochettino leaves Chelsea after just one season in charge, having failed to end his search for a first trophy in English soccer after spells with Southampton and Tottenham previously.
