Official: Mauricio Pochettino is the coach of America

The United States Soccer Federation announced today the appointment of Argentine coach Mauricio Pochettino as the new coach of the US national team, succeeding the dismissed coach Gregg Berhalter. This appointment came after the US team's early exit from the group stage of the 2024 Copa America, which was hosted by the United States, and which Argentina won. Pochettino, 52, who previously coached English club Chelsea, will lead the team in the preparation period for the 2026 World Cup, which will be hosted by the United States with the participation of Mexico and Canada. The US Federation hopes that Pochettino will bring his extensive experience in the world of coaching, having previously led major clubs such as Tottenham and Paris Saint-Germain. Pochettino left Chelsea last May by mutual consent, after the team finished the season in sixth place in the English Premier League.