US players await word on whether Mauricio Pochettino will become their coach
6 months, 3 weeks ago

US players await word on whether Mauricio Pochettino will become their coach

Associated Press  

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — U.S. players awaited word on whether Mauricio Pochettino was being hired as the American men’s soccer coach, uncertain as they prepared for friendlies against Canada and New Zealand. They were teams that were really well organized and really strong in the attacking sense.” Pochettino would become the U.S.'s 10th coach in a 14-year span, including four interim heads and Berhalter for two separate terms. “But at the same time you do have to understand that you have to play your own game and do what has gotten you to that point while also adjusting and adapting to a new voice.” The U.S. plays Canada on Saturday at Kansas City, Kansas, then faces New Zealand three days later at Cincinnati. “After the Copa ended, there was a mutual feeling within the dressing room of disappointment, but we knew we had to put it to rest.” forward Folarin Balogun said.

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Pochettino believes US has time to fix its problems after crashing out of CONCACAF Nations League
3 days, 9 hours ago

Pochettino believes US has time to fix its problems after crashing out of CONCACAF Nations League

The Hindu  

Mauricio Pochettino offered an Americanism after the United States’ second straight dismal loss in the CONCACAF Nations League. “If we would be today in this situation in one year time, for sure, I will tell you, ‘Houston, we have a problem, no?’ SOS,” the Argentine coach said after Sunday’s 2-1 loss to Canada in the CONCACAF Nations League third-place match. …

Mauricio Pochettino is running out of time to revive U.S. before World Cup
1 week ago

Mauricio Pochettino is running out of time to revive U.S. before World Cup

LA Times  

U.S. midfielder Weston McKennie, center, controls the ball against Panama in the CONCACAF Nations League semifinals at SoFi Stadium on Thursday. But with his team scheduled to return to SoFi in less than 15 months for its World Cup opener, it may be time for the coach to at least find out where the panic button is, because if the …

Pochettino welcomes pressure from Trump and says USA can be the best soccer team in the world
1 week ago

Pochettino welcomes pressure from Trump and says USA can be the best soccer team in the world

Associated Press  

Mauricio Pochettino predicts the United States can dominate soccer and Donald Trump will put pressure on him to deliver at next year’s World Cup. Notably, the 53-year-old Argentinian, stopped short of saying his team could produce a shock victory at next year’s tournament, but he believes with Trump as president, much will be expected of his team. We are ready …

Mauricio Pochettino will have veteran roster for CONCACAF Nations League final four
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Mauricio Pochettino will have veteran roster for CONCACAF Nations League final four

LA Times  

Mauricio Pochettino, facing his stiffest test yet as manager of the U.S. men’s soccer team, has summoned a veteran squad for next week’s CONCACAF Nations League final four at SoFi Stadium. The 23-player roster released Tuesday is headed by forward Christian Pulisic and midfielders Weston McKennie and Tyler Adams, who is returning to the team for the first time since …

Mauricio Pochettino calls up his first U.S. Soccer roster for competitive matches
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Mauricio Pochettino calls up his first U.S. Soccer roster for competitive matches

LA Times  

With next year’s World Cup drawing closer, Mauricio Pochettino called up a 25-man roster Sunday for his first competitive games as coach of the men’s national soccer team. Adams, 25, returned to the starting lineup for Bournemouth, his club team in the English Premier League, this weekend but Pochettino said the former U.S. captain isn’t ready to play for the …

Mauricio Pochettino understands his ‘responsibility’ with World Cup fast approaching
5 months, 1 week ago

Mauricio Pochettino understands his ‘responsibility’ with World Cup fast approaching

LA Times  

If there was any doubt about whether the U.S. men’s soccer team was under new management, it faded Saturday when fans arriving at Q2 Stadium for Mauricio Pochettino’s first game as coach were handed a poster bearing his face, the same face that stared out from a red banner behind the south goal. “It was a massive shock for me,” …

Mauricio Pochettino era for U.S. men’s soccer begins with win over Panama
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Mauricio Pochettino era for U.S. men’s soccer begins with win over Panama

LA Times  

U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino, left, stands next to assistant coach Jesus Perez, right, stand for the national anthem before an international friendly against Panama on Saturday night. Most everything from team meetings to training sessions has been running late during Mauricio Pochettino’s first week in charge of the U.S. national soccer team. And Pochettino, the first national team coach hired …

‘He wants to win.’ How U.S. Soccer landed star coach Mauricio Pochettino
5 months, 2 weeks ago

‘He wants to win.’ How U.S. Soccer landed star coach Mauricio Pochettino

LA Times  

Before new coach Mauricio Pochettino had even left the locker room for one of his first training sessions with the U.S. men’s soccer team, many of his players already were bathed in sweat. That’s the big message so far.” U.S. soccer coach Mauricio Pochettino and first assistant coach Jesus Perez wait for their player before training Friday in Austin, Texas. …

First American Player Meets Mauricio Pochettino in London Restaurant
5 months, 2 weeks ago

First American Player Meets Mauricio Pochettino in London Restaurant

Associated Press  

Antonee Robinson became the first American player to meet new U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino for the first time after arriving in the U.S. on Saturday. Robinson noticed a difference in style from Gregg Berhalter, who led the team from December 2018 through December 2022, then returned in the summer of 2023 only to be fired this July following a first-round …

Mauricio Pochettino has big plans for USMNT – but will take his time to implement them
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Mauricio Pochettino has big plans for USMNT – but will take his time to implement them

New York Times  

Mauricio Pochettino’s first U.S. men’s national team roster looks similar to the team summoned in September, a few days before he was officially unveiled as the new coach. Steffen has not played for the U.S. since 2022 Pochettino said in a press conference this week that players who aren’t getting time on the field at their respective clubs have become …

Mauricio Pochettino names his first USMNT roster and recalls former Premier League star
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Mauricio Pochettino names his first USMNT roster and recalls former Premier League star

Daily Mail  

Mauricio Pochettino has selected his first roster as USMNT coach, recalling former Manchester City goalkeeper Zack Steffen after he was dropped by predecessor Gregg Berhalter. Mauricio Pochettino has selected his first roster as USMNT coach for October's matches Zack Steffen hasn't played for the national team since World Cup qualifiers in March 2022 Injured players who will miss the matches …

New U.S. men’s soccer coach Mauricio Pochettino shares goals for his first roster
5 months, 3 weeks ago

New U.S. men’s soccer coach Mauricio Pochettino shares goals for his first roster

LA Times  

Mauricio Pochettino named his first roster as coach of the men’s national soccer team Wednesday. And there are some familiar faces returning as well, with goalkeeper Zach Steffen getting his first call-up since March 2023 and midfielder Gianluca Busio back for the first time since the 2023 Gold Cup. Pochettino, who has never coached a national team before, said he …

Pochettino named as new coach of US team
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Pochettino named as new coach of US team

China Daily  

MIAMI — Argentine Mauricio Pochettino has been named as the new head coach of the United States national team, the US Soccer federation announced on Tuesday. No details of the contract length were provided by US Soccer, but Pochettino will lead the team at the 2026 World Cup, which the USA is co-hosting with Mexico and Canada. "Mauricio is a …

Pochettino named as new coach of US team
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Pochettino named as new coach of US team

China Daily  

MIAMI — Argentine Mauricio Pochettino has been named as the new head coach of the United States national team, the US Soccer federation announced on Tuesday. No details of the contract length were provided by US Soccer, but Pochettino will lead the team at the 2026 World Cup, which the USA is co-hosting with Mexico and Canada. "Mauricio is a …

Mauricio Pochettino named new U.S. men's coach
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Mauricio Pochettino named new U.S. men's coach

The Hindu  

Former Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has been named new coach of the United States men's team, U.S. Soccer announced on Tuesday. U.S. Soccer Sporting Director Matt Crocker said Pochettino was a "serial winner with a deep passion for developing players". The U.S. have been without a coach since a humiliating early exit from the Copa America on home soil in …

Mauricio Pochettino announced as new USA manager ahead of 2026 World Cup
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Mauricio Pochettino announced as new USA manager ahead of 2026 World Cup

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Mauricio Pochettino has been appointed as the new …

Mauricio Pochettino hired to succeed Gregg Berhalter as US men’s national team coach
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Mauricio Pochettino hired to succeed Gregg Berhalter as US men’s national team coach

Associated Press  

Former Tottenham and Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino was hired Tuesday to succeed Gregg Berhalter as U.S. men’s national team coach, 21 months before the Americans host the 2026 World Cup. “It’s about the journey that this team and this country are on,” Pochettino said in a statement released by the USSF. While the contract length wasn’t specified, the USSF said …

U.S. Soccer finally closes deal, hires Mauricio Pochettino to lead men’s national team
6 months, 2 weeks ago

U.S. Soccer finally closes deal, hires Mauricio Pochettino to lead men’s national team

LA Times  

U.S. Soccer has hired former Chelsea coach Mauricio Pochettino to coach the U.S. men’s national team ahead of the World Cup the Americans will co-host in 2026. U.S. Soccer finally got its man Tuesday, announcing it has hired Mauricio Pochettino to coach the men’s national team. “Mauricio understands the unique potential of this team and this country and he shares …

Mauricio Pochettino’s pending arrival looms over US soccer friendlies
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Mauricio Pochettino’s pending arrival looms over US soccer friendlies

Associated Press  

MILFORD, Ohio — Mauricio Pochettino’s pending arrival looms over interim coach Mikey Varas and his players. “We need to show that no matter who is the coach is that we’re wiling to fight and willing to give the best for this country and that we want to win games.” Varas and players criticized the team’s effort in Saturday’s 2-1 defeat, …

Gregg Berhalter assistant Mikey Varas will coach US in exhibitions against Canada and New Zealand
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Gregg Berhalter assistant Mikey Varas will coach US in exhibitions against Canada and New Zealand

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Assistant Mikey Varas will be interim U.S. coach for exhibitions against Canada and New Zealand while a deal hasn’t been announced for Mauricio Pochettino to succeed Gregg Berhalter. Varas on Sunday picked a 24-man roster that includes Barcelona youth system goalkeeper Diego Kochen and Standard Liege defender Marlon Fossey, who have not played for the national team. Varas …

U.S. men’s soccer roster announced for upcoming matches amid wait for new coach
6 months, 3 weeks ago

U.S. men’s soccer roster announced for upcoming matches amid wait for new coach

LA Times  

Interim coach Mikey Varas says the U.S. national team’s training camp for upcoming friendlies will determine who plays, saying, “All the boys know that there will be no starting lineup set. And although the national team still doesn’t have a permanent manager, it does have a roster, with interim coach Mikey Varas calling up 24 players Sunday for friendlies with …

USMNT roster: Interim head coach Mikey Varas names team as Mauricio Pochettino hire looms
6 months, 3 weeks ago

USMNT roster: Interim head coach Mikey Varas names team as Mauricio Pochettino hire looms

New York Times  

Interim manager Mikey Varas called up a few new faces for U.S. men’s national team friendlies against Canada and New Zealand this month. GO DEEPER When life gives Mauricio Pochettino lemons, he believes the good times are coming Several first-team regulars are missing from this camp due to injury or club situations, though 18 players were a part of this …

Mauricio Pochettino negotiating to succeed Gregg Berhalter as U.S. soccer coach, AP source says
7 months, 1 week ago

Mauricio Pochettino negotiating to succeed Gregg Berhalter as U.S. soccer coach, AP source says

Associated Press  

Mauricio Pochettino and the U.S. Soccer Federation are working toward a deal for him to become the men’s national team coach, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. Pochettino would succeed Gregg Berhalter less than 22 months before the Americans host the 2026 World Cup. He made 20 appearances for Argentina, playing at the 1999 Copa América …

Mauricio Pochettino Set to Take on Head Coach Role With USA Soccer: Reports
7 months, 1 week ago

Mauricio Pochettino Set to Take on Head Coach Role With USA Soccer: Reports

News 18  

Mauricio Pochettino is back in action again, as latest reports state that the former Chelsea, PSG and Tottenham boss has taken on the head coach role of the USA men’s team, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup push. Mauricio Pochettino becomes the new USMNT manager, leading the US to World Cup 2026.After contacts with several managers, former Chelsea and …

US men's soccer team scores big-name coach Mauricio Pochettino
7 months, 1 week ago

US men's soccer team scores big-name coach Mauricio Pochettino

Salon  

In a surprising coup for U.S. men's soccer, which has struggled in recent international tournaments despite a generation of acclaimed talent, one of the world's best-known coaches has agreed to lead the national team through the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in North America. Mauricio Pochettino of Argentina, most recently the coach of Chelsea in the English Premier …

Just when WILL Mauricio Pochettino get a new job?
4 years, 7 months ago

Just when WILL Mauricio Pochettino get a new job?

Daily Mail  

Mauricio Pochettino might have relaxed in the sun this month safe in the knowledge that at least one of Europe's biggest clubs would soon come calling. Pochettino claiming it would be 'impossible' for him to manage Barcelona ruined his chances ODDS ON MAURICIO POCHETTINO'S NEXT CLUB 10/11 - Man Utd 9/5 - Real Madrid 10/3 - Juventus 9/2 - Barcelona …

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