Pochettino's Unfinished Legacy as His US Tenure Nears Its End
Mauricio Pochettino is preparing to complete his time with the US Men's National Team with the last two matches against Haiti. His tenure presents a mixed picture, weighing what he built within the team against the Concacaf cup success that remained out of reach.
Pochettino is earning praise for raising the standards of the US Men's National Team. His average of 1.91 points per match places him third among coaches who have managed more than ten matches, behind Gregg Berhalter and Bruce Arena.
On the other hand, Pochettino became the first permanent head coach since Steve Sampson to fail to win a Concacaf trophy. The team fell short in both the Concacaf Nations League and the Concacaf Gold Cup. At the World Cup, they were eliminated in the round of 16, as they were in 2022.
The report emphasizes that the team has moved into a better position during Pochettino's tenure. U.S. Soccer and former sporting director Matt Crocker are said to have played a part in this progress. Bringing young players into the squad and the contribution of MLS Next and MLS Next Pro to player development are also counted among the positive outcomes.
The coach's final two matches will be against Haiti. The first of these will be played on Saturday, November 14 at Nu Stadium in Miami and will be broadcast on TNT. These games will also determine how Pochettino's time in charge is ultimately judged.
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