Luca De La Torre and Pochettino's Intriguing Transition for US Soccer
Luca De La Torre's Role in USMNT's Upcoming Changes
As the United States national soccer team continues its preparation under Mikey Varas in Kansas City for the upcoming match against Canada, US Soccer’s leaders, including Matt Crocker, are diligently working to finalize the hiring of the new head coach and technical staff for the USMNT. It is anticipated that Mauricio Pochettino will officially take over the reins, steering the team towards the 2026 World Cup.
Critical Day for Pochettino’s Announcement
Friday may mark a key moment as reports suggest the agreement between US Soccer and Pochettino is close to completion. According to journalist Andrés Cantor from Telemundo and the website World Soccer Talk, a group from US Soccer has already traveled to Barcelona to finalize the contract signing with the Argentine coach.
Luca De La Torre's Future with Pochettino
While the official announcement of Pochettino's appointment remains pending, special arrangements are being made for him to meet some of the selected players. Pochettino's presence is expected to energize the team, although he won't be available for the game against Canada. He is likely to join the USMNT for the following match against New Zealand on September 10 in Cincinnati.
As the FIFA window closes, Pochettino's official journey with the USMNT will commence later this year, highlighted by friendly matches against Panama in Austin and Mexico in Guadalajara.This article was prepared using information from open sources in accordance with the principles of Ethical Policy. The editorial team is not responsible for absolute accuracy, as it relies on data from the sources referenced.