Published On Oct 11, 2024
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This is the inside story behind the complex deal to hire Mauricio Pochettino and Emma Hayes. U.S. Soccer technical director, Matt Crocker, sat down with Rog for an in-depth conversation to discuss the hiring process, from the exhaustive list of candidates to the multiple behind-closed-door meetings. Plus, they discuss how Hayes helped in the recruitment process, what Pochettino will bring to his new role, and where U.S. Soccer can go from here.
00:00 - Pulling off the double act
05:23 - Searching through potential candidates
12:28 - Pochettino enters the chat
21:17 - Why is Poch interested in the USMNT job?
25:58 - The Chelsea of it all
29:20 - Role of Emma Hayes
35:37 - Respecting the culture
39:44 - How US landed Emma Hayes
48:41 - What does success mean now for USMNT?
54:32 - Lessons learned
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