Mauricio Pochettino has reportedly become a leading candidate to manage the USMNT following Gregg Berhalter’s departure.
Berhalter stepped down after the American team’s disappointing group stage exit at the 2024 Copa America.
The USA FA initially approached former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp for the position, but after Klopp declined, they turned their attention to Pochettino, as reported by Diario Ole.
Pochettino recently became available after leaving Chelsea in May, where he led the team to a sixth-place finish in the Premier League.
His profile suits the USMNT’s needs: a youthful coach with a distinguished background, fluent in English, and experienced in top-tier football.
The 52-year-old Argentine has an impressive coaching resume, including leading Tottenham Hotspur to a Champions League final and managing Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).
The USMNT role could be appealing to Pochettino, offering him the chance to shape a promising group of young American talents, such as Gio Reyna and Folarin Balogun, to his style and philosophy.
Should Pochettino accept the offer from the USA FA, he would have the opportunity to guide the team in the 2026 World Cup on home soil, a compelling factor that could influence his decision to coach Christian Pulisic and his teammates.