Reports suggest Mauricio Pochettino has accepted the role of US national team coach

Mauricio Pochettino has reportedly accepted the role of head coach for the United States national team, as confirmed by various sources on Thursday.

The Athletic and ESPN reported that unnamed sources confirmed that Pochettino, who parted ways with English Premier League side Chelsea in May, would replace Gregg Berhalter as coach.

Pochettino, 52, assumes the responsibility at a time when the United States is preparing to co-host the 2026 World Cup alongside Mexico and Canada.

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Pochettino left Chelsea after a sixth finish in the Premier League in his only season as in charge, after previous stints with Paris Saint-Germain and Tottenham.

Reports said the deal was struck after multiple conversations with US Soccer Federation technical director Matt Crocker, and that no contract has been signed nor has the federation's board of directors agreed to a deal with Pochettino.

ESPN said the Argentinian cannot sign a contract with US Soccer until a pay situation with Chelsea is resolved.

Pochettino would be expected to take over the US squad in time for a friendly against Canada on September 7 at Kansas City, according to ESPN.