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Pochettino to the USMNT, from @FabrizioRomano a week early — confirmed

@FabrizioRomano said on Sept 3, 2024 that the contracts were almost ready. U.S. Soccer named Pochettino head coach on Sept 10.

Leaked on 03 September 2024

Evidence tray card: Pochettino to the USMNT, from @FabrizioRomano a week early — confirmed

On Sept 3, 2024, @FabrizioRomano posted that Mauricio Pochettino was prepared to sign that week as US men’s national team head coach after a verbal agreement weeks earlier.

Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomano
🚨🇺🇸 Mauricio Pochettino, prepared to sign this week as new USMNT head coach. After verbal agreement weeks ago, all legal topics are being resolved and the contracts are almost ready. If all goes to plan, formal steps could follow this week for Poch. 🤝🏻 https://t.co/XZlqYVeVeh
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— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 3, 2024

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U.S. Soccer announced Pochettino as head coach on Sept 10, 2024. MLSSoccer.com reported the appointment the same day.

Confirmed. The post’s “this week” timing slipped by a few days.

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