Mauricio Pochettino appointed US men's team manager: Decoding his stats
Mauricio Pochettino, the former Tottenham and Chelsea head coach, was appointed as the new manager of the United States men's football team. He has replaced Gregg Berhalter, who was dismissed in July following a disappointing performance at the Copa America. The announcement came ahead of a friendly match between the US and New Zealand in Cincinnati, which ended in a 1-1 draw. Here we decode Pochettino's managerial stats.
Pochettino expresses excitement over new role
Pochettino, 52, expressed his enthusiasm about the new role, stating it was an opportunity he couldn't pass up. "The decision to join US Soccer wasn't just about football for me; it's about the journey that this team and this country are on," he said. He further highlighted his admiration for the team's energy, passion, and hunger to achieve something historic.
Pochettino's coaching journey and future challenges
Pochettino's football coaching journey began at RCD Espanyol in 2009, where he guided a struggling team to a respectable finish in La Liga. He later managed top-tier clubs like Tottenham, Paris Saint-Germain, and Chelsea. His first competitive matches as the US men's team manager will be in the CONCACAF Nations League quarter-finals in November. The United States are currently ranked 16th globally by FIFA.
Pochettino's contract and World Cup prospects
Pochettino has signed a two-year contract that will see him lead the US men's team through the FIFA 2026 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. His appointment aligns with Emma Hayes's role as manager of the US women's team earlier this year, marking both US teams now being led by former Chelsea bosses.
Pochettino's club career stats in numbers as manager
Pochettino managed 163 matches for Spanish club Espanyol. He won 53 matches, drew 38 and lost 70 with a winning percentage of 32.92. He managed Southampton next, overseeing 60 games (W23 D18 L19). His win percentage was 38.33. He moved to Tottenham next and managed 293 games (W159, D62, L72). His win percentage was 54.27. At PSG, he managed 84 matches, winning 55, drawing 11 and losing 14 (W% 65.48). Last season, he managed Chelsea (M51, W26, D11, L14).
Several accolades for Pochettino
With Tottenham, Pochettino was a runner-up in the League Cup back in 2014-15. He also reached the final of the 2018-19 UEFA Champions League before ending as runner-up. With PSG, he won the Ligue 1 in 2021-22, Coupe de France: 2020-21 and Trophee des Champions in 2020. With Chelsea, he was a runner-up in the League Cup last season.
Premier League managerial stats
Pochettino oversaw 294 Premier League games across his stints with Southampton, Tottenham and Chelsea. He won 150 matches in addition to drawing 70 and losing 74. He won four Premier League Manager of the Month awards: October 2013, September 2015, February 2016 and April 2017.
