USMNT Must Plan Bold Post-World Cup Coaching Succession, ESPN Says
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- Category: Sports
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-17 09:36 UTC
- Sources: ESPN
With the 2026 World Cup on home soil approaching, ESPN argues that U.S. Soccer must develop an ambitious succession strategy for when Mauricio Pochettino eventually departs as USMNT head coach. The piece questions whether U.S. Soccer has the infrastructure to attract another high-profile manager.
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