A new era for US soccer is set to begin, led by an Argentine coach expected to deliver big results at the 2026 World Cup.
A new era for United States soccer is set to begin, led by an Argentine coach expected to deliver big results at the 2026 World Cup on American soil. Former Tottenham and Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino makes his U.S. debut in a pair of friendlies, leading the team against Panama on Saturday night in Austin and three days later against Mexico in Guadalajara.
The 52-year-old Argentine has coached Espanyol in Spain , Southampton , Tottenham and Chelsea in England, and Paris Saint-Germain in France , leaving after winning a league title with Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar on the team. But this is his first time leading a national team. He is the first foreign-born coach of the U.S. team since Jurgen Klinsmann from 2011-16. 'The challenge for us is to create a team,' Pochettino said.
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