You may have heard the name Mauricio Pochettino and seen hardcore soccer fans in the United States getting excited—or even been excited yourself.
But what is it about the 52-year-old manager that has everyone hoping and praying he'll be the change needed to lift the U.S. men's national team to success at the 2026 World Cup?
Here's why folks are excited and what you need to know about the new USMNT head coach.
He's a Soccer Lifer and Worked with the Biggest Names in the Sport
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Plenty of international managers are former players.