When Mauricio Pochettino took over as manager of the US men’s national team, he became the highest-profile name to take control of the program’s history.
He also became the first name of Latin descent to be named head coach in the 111-year history of the federation.
Pochettino, 52, arrives as former player for his native Argentina but is more widely regarded as a coach and difference-maker across many facets. He’s coached clubs to appearances in major championships across three different countries and enters as the great hope for leading a young, but eager USMNT to a deep run in the 2026 FIFA World Cup — on home
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