Mauricio Pochettino agrees to become new USA head coach

Pochettino has been linked with the vacant England men’s role but will head to the United States after leaving Chelseaand PSG boss left Stamford Bridge by mutual consent after guiding the club to sixth and now joins his former Blues colleague.

The US recently failed to progress from their group at Copa America 2024, being beaten by Panama and Uruguay after beating Bolivia in their opening match.

Yet with a group of players which includes former Chelsea winger Christian Pulisic, Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie and Fulham’s Antonee Robinson, they believe the expanded format and home advantage of 2026 can help change their fortunes.

Crocker had said recently the hiring process would not have any hiring restrictions, focussing solely on procuring the right candidate.