Mauricio Pochettino announced as new US Soccer men’s national team head coach [Video]

The long-awaited official hire of former Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino as the new head coach of the US men’s national soccer team (USMNT) has finally come to fruition.Rumors of the 52-year-old leading the charge for the American men have circulated for weeks.In a statement, US Soccer sporting director Matt Crocker said, “Mauricio is a serial winner with a deep passion for player development and a proven ability to build cohesive and competitive teams.”His track record speaks for itself, and I am confident that he is the right choice to harness the immense potential within our talented squad. We are thrilled to have Mauricio on board as we embark on this exciting journey to achieve success on the global stage.”Pochettino did not lead the USMNT against New Zealand in a friendly Tuesday night.According to the TNT broadcast, Pochettino was not yet in the United States.Contract details were not disclosed by US …