"Years before coaching the U.S. men's national team in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and before managing some of the biggest clubs in world soccer, Mauricio Pochettino was known as " El Sheriff." Marshaling his area of the pitch with an aggressive and vocal presence, the former central defender made a name for himself in the late 1990s and early 2000s as a physical and thundering enforcer."
"With ensuing managerial positions at illustrious clubs such as Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and Tottenham Hotspur, the Argentine's legacy in the sport is defined by what he has done on the sidelines. With 2026 around the corner, that attention has been heightened to another level in his move to the wild west of North American soccer through his current position with the USMNT."
Mauricio Pochettino earned the nickname 'El Sheriff' as a central defender known for an aggressive, vocal, physical and thundering presence. He played at Espanyol from 1994 to 2001 and again from 2004 to 2006, serving as captain and helping the club win two Copa del Rey titles after progressing from Newell's Old Boys youth ranks. His leadership and commanding on-field personality established foundations for a successful managerial trajectory. Managerial roles at Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and Tottenham Hotspur preceded his appointment as coach of the U.S. men's national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
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