U.S. men’s national soccer team names Mauricio Pochettino next coach

Mauricio Pochettino, a renowned coach in European soccer, has been appointed as the new head coach of the U.S. Men’s National Team in preparation for the 2026 World Cup. Known for developing young players, Pochettino’s experience with top clubs like Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur is seen as a valuable asset for the team. His appointment, along with Emma Hayes leading the women’s team, gives U.S. soccer a strong coaching duo. The team is looking to bounce back from a disappointing performance in the Copa America and hopes that Pochettino can lead them to success on the international stage. The Copa America highlighted some major weaknesses in the US national team, particularly in defense and goalkeeping. Pochettino has a tough task ahead of him in revamping the team before the 2026 World Cup. The minimum expectation is to advance past the group stage, with a round of 16 appearance seen as a failure. The question now is whether the team can make it to the quarterfinals or even the semifinals in the upcoming home World Cup. Pochettino and the US will be relying on this success to boost their reputations.