Mauricio Pochettino Hired as U.S. Men's National Team Manager by Departing Director
U.S. Soccer has hired Mauricio Pochettino as manager of the men's national team, following the departure of sporting director Matt Crocker. Crocker also hired Emma Hayes for the women's team and oversaw other initiatives. The moves come as the U.S. prepares to co-host the FIFA World Cup.
foxnews.comPochettino Takes Helm of USMNT ESPN
Men's national team. S. Soccer in the past week, hired Pochettino for the role. S. women's national team.
Broader Organizational Changes
ESPN reported that a new national training center was developed outside of Atlanta.
Way' initiative was launched to revamp player development in the country. S. Soccer used private donors and increased commercial revenues to fund the hiring of Mauricio Pochettino.
Leadership Statements and Context U.S.
Batson stated to ESPN, 'If you look across our entire leadership team, we've been able to attract world-class talent for a sporting organization, but also for the organization more broadly,' during the USMNT practice before its friendly against Portugal last month. The USMNT practiced before its friendly against Portugal last month.
Is co-hosting a FIFA World Cup.
Story Timeline
6 events- 2026-04-17
Mauricio Pochettino hired as U.S. men's national team manager
1 sourceESPN - 2026-04-10
Matt Crocker departed as sporting director of U.S. Soccer
1 sourceESPN - 2026-03-15
USMNT practiced before friendly against Portugal
1 sourceESPN - 2026-02-01
Emma Hayes hired as U.S. women's national team manager
1 sourceESPN - 2026-01-01
'U.S. Way' initiative launched to revamp player development
1 sourceESPN - 2025-12-01
New national training center developed outside Atlanta
1 sourceESPN
Potential Impact
- 01
Shift in leadership dynamics following Crocker's departure
- 02
Enhanced training capabilities with new Atlanta center
- 03
Changes in player development through 'U.S. Way' initiative
- 04
Increased funding from donors and revenues for soccer programs
- 05
Potential improvement in USMNT performance ahead of FIFA World Cup
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