The 52-year-old strategist has been unemployed since leaving Chelsea by mutual agreement earlier this summer. Mauricio Pochettino only had one season in charge at Stamford Bridge.
Recently, according to ESPN sources, Pochettino agreed to succeed Gregg Berhalter as head coach of the US team, after discussions with Matt Crocker - Technical Director of the US Football Federation (USSF).
Crocker, who previously worked at Southampton and the Football Association, was tasked with recruiting a world-class coach. Their goal is to achieve high results at the 2026 World Cup, a tournament where the US will co-host with Canada and Mexico. The US team wants to build a competitive team and advance as deeply as possible in the tournament.
The US team's efforts to entice Jurgen Klopp after the German strategist left Liverpool were unsuccessful. However, Pochettino agreed to take on the role in a bold move by the USSF.
Pochettino is expected to be appointed promptly to lead the US team in the match against Canada on September 7. Previously, the Argentine strategist was considered a candidate to replace Gareth Southgate to lead England.
Pochettino has never led the national team in his career but has achieved much success at the club level. He led Southampton to 8th place in the Premier League in 2013, as well as helping Tottenham stay in the top 4 of the league.
Pochettino's best achievement is reaching the Champions League final with Tottenham in 2019 and winning Ligue 1 with Paris St Germain. Last season, Pochettino brought Chelsea to 6th place in the Premier League.
