Is Pochettino the right fit for USMNT?
The Athletic FC Podcast
The Athletic
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🗓️ 9 September 2024
⏱️ 36 minutes
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Summary
Mauricio Pochettino is set to be confirmed as the new head coach of the US Men’s National Team
The Argentine takes charge less than two years out from co-hosting the World Cup
So, is Pochettino the right choice to turn US fortunes into an American dream?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Adam Crafton and Felipe Cardenas to analyse the potential appointment ahead of an official announcement with the countdown to the 2026 World Cup already underway!
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Adam Crafton and Felipe Cardenas
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Guy Clarke
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| 1:18.8 | Welcome to the Athletic FFC podcast with me, Ayahuacimuelere. |
| 1:23.5 | Mauritio Pocciino is set to be confirmed as the new head coach of the U.S. men's national team. |
| 1:24.8 | The Argentine takes charge less than two years out from co-hosting the |
| 1:28.0 | World Cup. So is Pocetino the right choice to turn US fortunes into an American dream? |
| 1:37.6 | I'm joined by the Athletics, Adam Crafton. I'm Felipe Cardanez. At the time of recording, though, |
| 1:43.4 | we're still awaiting official confirmation, |
| 1:45.2 | but essentially we feel this deal is side and sealed. But Adam, we spoke about this on The Athletic, |
| 1:51.0 | I think, maybe three weeks ago. We thought this news was going to land much earlier. What has been |
| 1:55.3 | the delay? I was going to say, I feel like we've done this conversation. Exactly, right? |
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