US MNT: Sede Vacante

Kicker is reporting interest in former VfB Stuttgart and current Hoffenheim coach Matarazzo (who is American).

https://www.kicker.de/us-verband-will-matarazzo-1042072/artikel

 

Don't see how it makes sense for him though.He is a hot property with a club and has far greater upside there

 

There were recent changes in the administration at Hoffenheim, so he might be more open.

 

Eh, he’s been up and down the last couple seasons.

 

Cade Cowell has had a magnificent beginning of the season with chivas. 10 appearances across all comps with 7 goals! Glad to see some development from him, hope he keeps it up

 

Programming Note:

The US Men's match vs Canada in KC on Saturday 9/7 got moved to 4pm. It'll still be on TBS and Max.

This is good news for people who want to watch before heading to the Crew game vs Seattle that night.

 

Saw a rumor that Poch was being considered.

 

I’ll be honest, I’m not sure this is the best hire, but it’s a huge fvcking swing, no one can complain about USSF being cheap now.

🚨🇺🇸 Mauricio Pochettino becomes the new USMNT manager, leading the US to World Cup 2026.

After contacts with several managers, former Chelsea and Spurs head coach says yes to proposal and project, as per reports in US overnight.

Poch’s back. 🤝🏻 pic.twitter.com/e6JmmU2AGz

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 15, 2024

 

Literally everyone has been screaming for a non-American coach who has managed at the very highest levels. This is about as close to that as we could get. My hope is that he can be the Southampton, Spurs version when the pressure is less than what he has gotten at PSG and Chelsea. Those teams had lots of wonderful skill and played attractive soccer but were not the favorites against many teams. Compared to PSG or Chelsea which are both about as dysfunctional as you can get.

 

Really like the hire, not sure MLS only coaches have what it takes to make the next step. Feel like someone from the outside is going to be able to push these guys. Tyler Adam's was quoted in the last week or two ""For myself and the young team and kind of where we’re at, I think we need someone that’s almost a little bit ruthless,". Hoping we can get some decent European or South American teams to participate in the Gold Cup next year. We won't have any real tests otherwise until WC2026.

 

And before that he said country club Gregg was exactly what the team wanted. I like Adams a lot, but he needs to do a lot less talking and a lot more staying healthy and playing.

 

I believe term is "brown-nosing."

 

I like the hire. Then again, back in the day, I liked the Klinsmann hire, so perhaps my opinion isn't the most insightful on this topic.

 

Poch seems like a good get for the federation.

 

American CB Mark McKenzie has moved from Belgian side Genk, where he excelled for the past few seasons, to French side Tolouse (Moreira's former club). It will be interesting to see how he performs in a higher quality league than Belgium, which is pretty equal to MLS nowadays in terms of overall quality.

 

I agree with this. I watched him a bit when he was at Spurs and last year at Chelsea.

He did have the kids playing well at Chelsea despite all the ownership dysfunction, but it took a while.

 

What, a Crew player wasn't available?

Cade Cowell has been added to the USMNT September Training Camp roster that is preparing for the upcoming friendlies against Canada and New Zealand.

He replaces midfielder Gio Reyna, who will depart camp after being diagnosed with a left groin strain.

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— U.S. Soccer Men's National Team (@USMNT) September 5, 2024

Also, what's the longest Gio has gone without an injury? Feel bad for the kid.

 

Are we counting bruised egos?

 

Seems like ticket sales are underwhelming for Tuesday's game in Cincy.