Several European managers have been linked with the U.S. men’s national team head coaching vacancy and another has reportedly joined the mix.
Mauricio Pochettino is linked with the current USMNT head coach job, Ole reported Wednesday. Pochettino is also being considered as an option for the England national team’s managerial opening following Gareth Southgate’s departure this summer.
The 52-year-old left English Premier League side Chelsea by mutual consent last May. Pochettino had some tough moments at Stamford Bridge, but did help the Blues qualify for Europe thanks to a strong end-of-season run.
A long-time international player, Pochettino is well known for his time as Tottenham manager from May 2014-November 2019. He led Spurs to a UEFA Champions League Final before eventually moving to Paris Saint-Germain in 2021.
All three of his trophies won as a manager came at PSG before joining Chelsea ahead of the 2023-24 Premier League campaign. Pochettino has also served as manager of Spanish club Espanyol and English side Southampton.
The USMNT have been linked with several coaches this summer including LAFC’s Steve Cherundolo and Columbus Crew’s Wilfried Nancy. Jurgen Klopp, Herve Renard, and Patrick Vieira have also been linked with the opening, although it seems unlikely any will make the move to the U.S. due to salary demands.
U.S. Soccer parted ways with Gregg Berhalter earlier this month after the USMNT exited the 2024 Copa America tournament in the group stage.
