Former head coach Berhalter was rehired by the U.S. last summer after leading them to the knockout stage of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. A high-profile dispute with midfielder Gio Reyna in Qatar and subsequent revelations about his private life sparked an official investigation before he was cleared to return.

Known for nurturing young players and deploying proactive tactics, Pochettino will take over a U.S. team that has less than two years to prepare for the World Cup.