{"id":7545,"date":"2025-06-08T02:12:52","date_gmt":"2025-06-08T02:12:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/06\/08\/is-mauricio-pochettino-eyeing-a-tottenham-return-from-usmnt-its-just-not-feasible\/"},"modified":"2025-06-08T02:12:52","modified_gmt":"2025-06-08T02:12:52","slug":"is-mauricio-pochettino-eyeing-a-tottenham-return-from-usmnt-its-just-not-feasible","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/06\/08\/is-mauricio-pochettino-eyeing-a-tottenham-return-from-usmnt-its-just-not-feasible\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Mauricio Pochettino Eyeing a Tottenham Return from USMNT? ‘It’s Just Not Feasible.’"},"content":{"rendered":"

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East Hartford, Connecticut \u2014 Tottenham Hotspur, fresh off a Europa League victory, made headlines this week by parting ways with manager Ange Postecoglou. Mauricio Pochettino, who previously held the reins at the club from 2014 to 2019, has emerged as a potential candidate for a return.<\/p>\n

Despite the speculation, Pochettino confirmed on Saturday his unwavering commitment to the U.S. men\u2019s national team. He addressed the swirling rumors, stating, "Every time I’m free after leaving in 2019 and there’s a managerial position at Tottenham, my name appears. There are always many coaches mentioned in connection with the job, and I wouldn\u2019t worry too much about it."<\/p>\n

He emphasized, \u201cIf something arises, you\u2019ll certainly know, but right now, this feels unrealistic. Just look at where I am and where we are.\u201d Pochettino signed a two-year contract with the U.S. national team in September and is set to guide them through the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.<\/p>\n

Under Pochettino’s leadership, the U.S. team suffered three consecutive losses, marking a first for the position since Jurgen Klinsmann\u2019s tenure in 2015. The team is scheduled to play its final exhibition match before the Gold Cup against Switzerland on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

Doug McIntyre is a football journalist with Fox Sports, covering both the U.S. men\u2019s and women\u2019s national teams at the FIFA World Cup across five continents. Follow him on Twitter @byugmcinty.<\/em><\/p>\n

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This coaching speculation around Pochettino highlights the volatility in soccer management and keeps fans invested in their teams’ futures. With the U.S. set to host the World Cup, maintaining strong leadership will be crucial for the team’s success on a global stage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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