July 16th 2024.
The football world is buzzing with the news that Mauricio Pochettino, the former Chelsea manager, is being considered as a potential candidate to take over as the manager of the United States Men's National Team. This comes after Gareth Southgate announced his departure from the England squad after eight years at the helm, including a heartbreaking loss in the Euro 2024 final to Spain.
Pochettino's name has been thrown into the mix alongside other contenders such as Eddie Howe, Graham Potter, and Lee Carsley. The Argentine coach has been without a job since leaving Chelsea just two months ago, following a single season in charge that saw the team finish in sixth place and make it to the League Cup final. Prior to that, he had successful stints at Tottenham and PSG, and has expressed interest in managing the England national team in the past.
However, if the Football Association (FA) wants to secure Pochettino's services, they may have to act quickly. According to reports from The Sun, the USMNT is also interested in hiring the "young, high profile manager who has experience working with world-class players." The US team recently sacked their previous head coach Gregg Berhalter after a disappointing performance in the Copa America, where they were eliminated in the group stage.
As the US prepares to host the 2026 World Cup, they are looking to make a strong appointment for their next manager. Recently, they made an ambitious attempt to lure Jurgen Klopp, former boss of Liverpool, but it was ultimately rejected. Klopp has also reportedly ruled himself out of the running for the England job, as he plans to take a full year off after leaving Anfield this summer.
Another former Liverpool manager, Rafael Benitez, is also being considered for the US role and has reportedly reached out to the United States Soccer Federation about the position. Pochettino, with his impressive track record and international experience, is a top contender for both the England and US jobs.
While there is some desire to appoint an English manager, the FA has no issue with hiring a foreign coach. They have a list of high-profile names on their shortlist, including Pep Guardiola, Thomas Tuchel, and even Sarina Wiegman, the current manager of the England women's team. The decision will ultimately come down to who they believe is the best fit to lead the Three Lions to victory.
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