Manager Mauricio Pochettino officially added the longtime assistant coach to his U.S. staff on Monday, his first time on the field as national team coach to replace Gregg Berhalter.
Jesus Perez as first assistant coach, Miguel “Miki” D’Agostino as assistant coach, Antonio “Toni” Jimenez as goalkeeper coach, and head coach’s son Sebastiano Pochettino as sports scientist. was appointed.
Pochettino coached Espanyol, Southampton, Tottenham, Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea before the USSF hired him until the 2026 World Cup last month. Pochettino said at his inaugural press conference that he would bring his staff with him.
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The U.S. Soccer Federation announced that Vincent Cavin, who was hired as Berhalter’s assistant coach in December 2023, has resigned.
Gianni Vio, who was hired by Berhalter as a set-piece coach, remained on the staff.
Silvia Tuya Viñas has been hired as strength and conditioning coach. She played for the women's team Levante Badalona.
The U.S. begins training Monday, plays a friendly against Panama in Austin, Texas, on Saturday, and faces Mexico three days later in Guadalajara.
Coach Berhalter was fired in July after the team lost in the first round of the Copa America.
