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Recapping a wild week on social media after USMNT reportedly agree to hire Mauricio Pochettino as coach

Social Media didn't disappoint after the USMNT made a splash by reportedly selecting Pochettino to be coach

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  • Mauricio Pochettino's reported to be U.S. coach.
  • Hire set social media on fire with praise, debate.
  • USMNT next game is on Sept. 7

  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    After weeks of speculation, U.S. Soccer have reportedly found their next head coach, and it's a name worth the wait: Mauricio Pochettino.

    On paper, the Argentine is the most accomplished men's head coach hire in the program's 111-year history. He's managed several big clubs, from Tottenham to Paris, and has a proven track record of developing young stars.

    The news broke late on Aug. 14, sparking celebrations and debates across social media that lasted for days, and beyond.

    GOAL looks at the best reactions since the announcement.

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  • THE MOMENT THAT SPARKED IT ALL

    A late night post kicked things into high alert:

    From there fans and media a like started to imagine the possibilities:

  • THEN THE DEBATE

    This post from Men In Blazers started a X outroar due to a perceived slight toward Pochettino's predecessors.

    Then Alexi Lalas entered the chat...

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  • VIBES WERE MOSTLY IMMACULATE

    Besides soccer commentators going at it, the general vibes from the U.S. Soccer community were positive as they wait official confirmation of the hire. There were some detractors though.

  • WHAT NEXT FOR THE USMNT?

    According to reports, Pochettino will not make his coaching debut with the U.S. in the September friendlies. Still, if the past week has been any indicator, the hype and expectations are sky-high, assuming the deal is eventually completed.