CNN —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. Pochettino represents a significant get for the US and will bring a wealth of top-level coaching experience to the team. Pochettino has also notably been the head coach of Tottenham Hotspur and Paris Saint-Germain, where he led PSG to a Ligue 1 title. Pochettino joins the US after previous head coach Gregg Berhalter was fired following a disappointing Copa América exit in July. It is expected Pochettino would be on the touchline for the USMNT match versus Panama on October 12.

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Persons: Mauricio Pochettino, Matt Crocker, “ Mauricio, Mauricio, ” Pochettino, Pochettino, Premier League’s, Germain, Gregg Berhalter Organizations: CNN, Chelsea, US, soccer, Soccer, New Zealand, TNT, US Soccer, Premier, Premier League’s Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Paris Saint, PSG, Ligue, Copa América, Panama Locations: United States, Argentine