The U.S. Soccer Federation has appointed Mauricio Pochettino as the new head coach of the U.S. Men’s National Team.
The 52-year-old started his managerial career with Espanyol in 2009. He has also been in charge of Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur, Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea since retiring as a player in 2006.
He left Chelsea at the end of last season, and he will now manage a national team for the first time in his career.
Addressing the press, Pochettino said, “The decision to join USMNT wasn’t just about football for me; it’s about the journey that this team and this country are on.
“The energy, the passion, and the hunger to achieve something truly historic here – those are the things that inspired me.
"The decision to join U.S. Soccer wasn’t just about football for me; it’s about the journey that this team and this country are on."
U.S. Soccer Sporting Director, Matt Crocker, who led a global search process and made the final decision to appoint Pochettino as head coach, said:
"Mauricio is a serial winner with a deep passion for player development and a proven ability to build cohesive and competitive teams.
“His track record speaks for itself, and I am confident that he is the right choice to harness the immense potential within our talented squad. We are thrilled to have Mauricio on board as we embark on this exciting journey to achieve success on the global stage."
As part of the transition process, Crocker appointed Mikey Varas to serve as interim head coach for the matches against Canada last Saturday and New Zealand tonight.
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