Mauricio Pochettino was officially named as the new head coach of U.S. men’s soccer.
The appointment of Pochettino is huge for U.S. soccer. The Argentine has managed major European clubs such as Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea, and Tottenham Hotspur. With an appearance in a UEFA Champions League Final as well as a Ligue 1 title, Pochettino brings one thing that no previous U.S. soccer head coach has brought to the national team: international success.
However, the job will not be an easy task for Pochettino. With the U.S. being a host nation for the 2026 World Cup, there will not be as many competitive matches for the new head coach to assess the squad. Aside from the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup, Pochettino will be getting a glimpse of the players through friendlies and training sessions.
With the U.S. soccer team in need of a jolt due to their dismal Copa America performance as a host nation, Pochettino is seen as a coach that will put the national team in the right position for the 2026 World Cup. With his consistent track record of success in Europe, the fanbase has the right to be happy about the direction the national team is heading in.
Pochettino’s most notable tenure was when he was manager of Tottenham Hotspur. During his time with the club, Pochettino consistently finished in the top four of the English Premier League and developed youth players such as Harry Kane and Dele Alli. If he can help develop players in a similar way with the United States, his tenure will be deemed successful.
The hiring of Pochettino is an exciting time for United States soccer fans. He is easily the biggest name the national team has ever hired and his attacking style of play is one that resonates with soccer fans around the world. If Pochettino can bring a new mentality to the national team once he begins coaching duties, there is no limit for what the U.S. men’s national team can achieve.
