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Why ex-Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has yet to be appointed USMNT manager despite reported agreement with U.S. Soccer - explained

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The Athletic reported last week that ex-Chelsea coach <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/mauricio-pochettino-usmnt-head-coach/bltb80c077b540a0842#cs7110defd6f5e8b2d" target="_blank">Pochettino is all set to become the new manager</a> of the United States men's national team. Pochettino is currently without a club after he was told to exit Stamford Bridge in May this year.

WHAT HAPPENED?

The Argentine, however, is yet to formally put pen to paper on a contract despite <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/usmnt-mauricio-pochettino-head-coach/blt92ff471c4ec24d80" target="_blank">reaching an agreement with the United States Soccer Federation</a>. <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5707564/2024/08/18/mauricio-pochettino-usmnt-head-coach-what-next/?source=theathleticfc_newsletter&amp;campaign=10782463&amp;userId=2243837" target="_blank">The Athletic</a> now reports that the reason why the manager is yet to take up the job is the terms of Chelsea's severance package to him. Per the clause, the Blues will pay Pochettino until the time he gets a new job after which the club will not owe any money to him. It is unlikely that USSF will be able to afford Pochettino's last wages as national jobs are generally lowly paid compared to what the top 6 Premier League clubs pay.

THE EXPLANATION

There is more than one way to solve the existing issue. USSF could replicate Canada's stance during the signing of Jesse Marsch as three MLS teams from Canada helped the country's federation by contributing. However, it has been reported that USSF had no such chat with MLS clubs as of now. The second way will be to go the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/explained-why-lionel-messi-mls-apple-adidas-set-new-transfer-trend-inter-miami-soon-hit-europe-premier-league-la-liga/blt7e18a477be69411d" target="_blank">Lionel Messi way</a> as they could collaborate with a third party who could partly sponsor the move.

DID YOU KNOW?

It remains to be seen if the Blues come forward and agree to cover half the money that was owed to the manager while USSF will pay their part. The USMNT will be next seen in September during the international break as they take on Canada and New Zealand in back-to-back friendlies.

WHAT NEXT?

Why ex-Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino is yet to be appointed USMNT boss despite reported agreement with U.S. Soccer - explained | Goal.com

Former Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino is yet to formally join the USMNT as their head coach despite having an agreement with the USSF.