Mauricio Pochettino Takes Reins for USMNT Amid Lofty Expectations

After initial talks began in the late spring, the USSF officially hired Pochettino, who previously coached some of the world’s biggest clubs.

Mauricio Pochettino, manager of World XI, acknowledges the fans prior to Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2024 at Stamford Bridge in London on June 9, 2024. Henry Browne/Getty Images

A new era has begun for the U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) with the hiring of Mauricio Pochettino, who is faced with the lofty challenge of revitalizing a program that has languished over the past year.

After initial talks began in the late spring, the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) officially hired Pochettino, who previously coached some of the world’s biggest clubs, including Tottenham Hotspur, Paris Saint-Germain, and Chelsea.