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/ 35 days agoUS Soccer appoints Mauricio Pochettino as USMNT coach
US Soccer has appointed former Chelsea and PSG manager Mauricio Pochettino as the new USMNT coach. "The decision to join U.S. Soccer wasn’t just about football for me; it’s about the journey that this team and this country are on," Pochettino said. "The energy, the passion, and the hunger to achieve something truly historic here […]
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/ 36 days agoStark differences between Carsley and Varas as interim coaches
Both England and the United States men's national team are in a state of flux with interim coaches in the form of Lee Carsley and Mikey Varas. With Carsley, England won its Nations League opener against Ireland on the back of several changes, both tactically and among the squad. It was a radically different approach […]
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/ 40 days agoUS Soccer execs fly to Barcelona to sign Pochettino
Exclusive: A select group of US Soccer Federation executives are flying to Barcelona on Friday to finalize the deal to sign Mauricio Pochettino as the new head coach of the US Men's National Team (USMNT), sources revealed to World Soccer Talk. Sources added that the plan is for US Soccer to complete the contract signatures […]
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/ 56 days agoWho is Mikey Varas, USA’s interim head coach?
Soccer fans in the United States widely celebrated the impending appointment of Mauricio Pochettino, but they will wait to see him in the dugout. Instead of the Argentine, Mike Varas will serve as the interim head coach of the USMNT. The former head coach of the USA U-20 national team will lead the side during […]
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/ 60 days agoInstant reforms: Pochettino disrupts USMNT's decades-long rule
Imagine the optics of having a national team manager who isn't based in that same country. That's what's reportedly happening as the United States men's national team is poised to make a significant move by appointing Mauricio Pochettino as their new head coach and having him based in Europe. This hiring decision follows the dismissal […]
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/ 61 days agoTalkSport says MLS' best team can't compete with League One
TalkSPORT contributor Simon Jordan has once again fired shots at American soccer. Once the owner of Crystal Palace, the businessman has since become known for his outspoken takes on the sport. Jordan's role on the radio station is as the co-presenter of the weekday program White and Jordan alongside Jim White. While he typically has […]
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/ 61 days agoWhat teams did Mauricio Pochettino coach previously?
The United States men's national team has Mauricio Pochettino as their next head coach. Since his mutually agreed-upon departure from Chelsea earlier this summer, Pochettino has been unemployed. The Argentine’s coaching journey has taken him from relegation-threatened sides to the heights of the Champions League final. Throughout his career, he has managed some of the […]
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/ 61 days ago5 things USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino needs to fix in his job
U.S. Soccer looks set to finally name a replacement for Gregg Berhalter. The former United States men's national team manager was fired after a poor showing at Copa America 2024. After weeks of uncertainty, various reports now claim that Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to become the next head coach of the USMNT. The move will […]
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/ 70 days agoPochettino, Tuchel tipped for England job as US Soccer looks on
The United States men's national team and England are both looking for a new manager at the moment. Gregg Berhalter was recently fired by U.S. Soccer due to the team's string of poor performances at Copa America 2024. Gareth Southgate, on the other hand, stepped down from his role with the Three Lions after losing […]
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/ 89 days agoChelsea fear Pochettino to USMNT for bizarre reason
The USMNT and England are both in the market for a new head coach following the departures of their respective managers after disappointing performances in recent tournaments. Mauricio Pochettino, the former Chelsea and Tottenham manager, is a top candidate for both positions. Despite the competition, the USMNT might have a distinct advantage in securing the […]
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/ 142 days agoItalian coach emerges as top candidate to lead Chelsea
Following Mauricio Pochettino's resignation, Chelsea are presently in the process of finding a new manager. Enzo Maresca, the manager of Leicester City, has emerged as a formidable rival for this highly sought-after position. Speculation has circulated that Maresca will join Chelsea this summer, with renowned transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano claiming that he is "super keen" […]
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/ 144 days agoPochettino set for Premier League stay at Chelsea's arch rivals
Mauricio Pochettino lasted less than eleven months as Chelsea's head coach, but he has resigned amicably. Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley, the club's co-sporting directors, reviewed the 2023-24 season internally and came to this conclusion. "On behalf of everyone at Chelsea, we would like to express our gratitude to Mauricio for his service this season", […]
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/ 146 days agoTodd Boehly's need for power has hindered growth at Chelsea
More details are beginning to surface regarding the fractured relationship between Chelsea owner Todd Boehly and Mauricio Pochettino. It was announced on Tuesday that the manager departed the club by mutual consent. The Argentine coach lasted only one season with the west London team. Pochettino's place in the team previously seemed fairly secure after he […]
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/ 147 days agoChelsea, Mauricio Pochettino part ways after single campaign
Chelsea and Mauricio Pochettino are parting ways by mutual consent after the Argentine spent just one season at Stamford Bridge. The Blues finished sixth in the Premier League in 2023/24. Although that is beneath the club's expectations, it represents an improvement on the previous season. In 2022/23, Chelsea finished 12th, the club's second-worst finish in […]
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/ 151 days agoPremier League managers mostly back VAR, but insist on tweaks
As the 2023/24 Premier League season is set to come to an end this weekend, managers of English top-flight clubs spoke to the media on Friday. The title race is undoubtedly the biggest headline heading into the last round of matches on Sunday. After all, Manchester City is looking to secure their fourth consecutive league […]