Mauricio Pochettino set to become new US men's coach
Former Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain coach Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to become the new coach of the United States men’s national team, according to media reports.
Pochettino has been out of work since leaving Chelsea by mutual consent earlier this summer and will replace Gregg Berhalter, who was dismissed following the bad performance at the Copa America last month.
According to ESPN, Pochettino is expected to be installed in time to take charge of the game against Canada in Kansas City on September 7. Details of his deal are still unclear.
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The US are trying to rebuild their national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup, which they will co-host with Mexico and Canada.
