Pochettino appointed manager of the United States

The former Tottenham and Paris Saint-Germain boss will take charge of the USMNT ahead of the 2026 World Cup

Former Tottenham and Paris Saint-Germain manager Mauricio Pochettino has been appointed as the new manager of the United States men's national team.

The 51-year-old Argentine has signed a five-year contract with the US Soccer Federation and will begin his role on January 1, 2023.

Pochettino will be tasked with leading the USMNT to the 2026 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.

He will also be responsible for overseeing the development of the US youth national teams.

Pochettino is a highly-respected coach who has a proven track record of success at club level.

He led Tottenham to the Champions League final in 2019 and won the Ligue 1 title with Paris Saint-Germain in 2022.

Pochettino is known for his attacking style of play and his ability to get the best out of his players.

He is also a strong advocate for youth development, which will be a key part of his role with the USMNT.

The US Soccer Federation is confident that Pochettino is the right man to lead the USMNT to success.

"Mauricio Pochettino is a world-class coach who has a proven track record of success," said US Soccer Federation president Cindy Parlow Cone.

"We are confident that he will be able to lead the USMNT to the next level and help us achieve our goal of winning the World Cup in 2026."

Pochettino is excited about the challenge of coaching the USMNT.

"I am honored to be appointed as the head coach of the United States men's national team," said Pochettino.

"I am excited to work with this talented group of players and help them achieve their full potential."

"I believe that the USMNT has the potential to be one of the best teams in the world, and I am committed to helping them reach that goal."