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U.S. MEN’S NATIONAL TEAM FANS
The USMNT has a new man in charge, and it’s a high-profile hire. Mauricio Pochettino is set to take the reins of a team entering a crucial juncture ahead of the 2026 World Cup, which the United States is co-hosting with Mexico and Canada.
If you’re a casual soccer fan who only tunes in for major international events and never heard the name “Mauricio Pochettino” before, fear not. Francesco Porzio has what you need to know:
Pochettino, 52, was born in Argentina and started his playing career there. He went on to play in Europe at Espanyol (Spain), PSG (France) and Bordeaux (France).Pochettino started his coaching career at Espanyol before moving to the Premier League at Southampton, Tottenham, PSG and Chelsea.He led Tottenham to a second-place Premier League finish in 2017 and a Champions League final in 2019. He also won Ligue 1 at PSG. Chelsea finished sixth in the Premier League last year, second in goals scored.
Pochettino is a departure…
Source link : https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/why-mauricio-pochettino-is-a-huge-hire-for-usmnt-storylines-to-watch-in-nfl-preseason-week-2/
Author : Zachary Pereles
Publish date : 2024-08-16 12:58:28
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