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Pochettino Leaves USMNT for Manchester United
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In Short: Mauricio Pochettino announced he will leave the US men's national team to manage Manchester United.
Mauricio Pochettino leads USMNT training amid Manchester United move reports.
Pochettino leaves USMNT for Manchester United. ABC News
Espn reported that Pochettino confirmed his departure from the US men's national team to take over at Manchester United after Tuesday's Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal series with Haiti.
Foxsports noted that Pochettino's decision came as a surprise, given that he had only signed a new four-year contract with the USMNT three months prior.
MLSsoccer.com stated that Pochettino's move to Manchester United was officially announced by U.S. Soccer on Friday.
Espn and Fox News both highlighted Pochettino's impressive track record at Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur, where he led Spurs to four consecutive top-four finishes and a Champions League final.
Espn quoted Pochettino as saying, 'I think if we want to go for big things, that is in the way of the construction of the structure and the principles I think are here now and it's only continuing.'
Fox News detailed Pochettino's rigorous training methods and his ability to foster a team environment that encourages young players to perform.
Espn reported that Pochettino dedicated his goal in the 6-0 victory over Haiti to his idol, Lionel Messi, and expressed his belief in the team's future.
Fox News noted that Pochettino's relationship with Sir Alex Ferguson, who he was seen dining with in 2016, may have played a role in his decision to join Manchester United.
Espn and Fox News both mentioned that Pochettino's contract with the USMNT includes a £7.5 million release clause.
Espn and Fox News agreed that Pochettino's move to Manchester United is a significant shift for both parties, with the USMNT losing a successful manager and Manchester United seeking to turn around their worst start in 40 years.
What this adds
Pochettino's decision to leave the USMNT after just three months into a new contract was described as the toughest decision of his career, according to Espn.
Background
Former USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to take over Manchester United, tasked with turning around the club's worst start in 40 years.
What's confirmed
- Pochettino confirmed Friday that he will depart his position to manage Premier League giant Manchester United after the second leg of the Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal series with Haiti on Tuesday.
What's still developing
- "I think he has a big opportunity there and yeah, we just have to continue as we're doing and try to continue to grow as a team," Pulisic said of Pochettino's departure.
- Haiti - Tearful Pochettino on USMNT exit: Toughest decision of my career Saturday's rout means the return leg in Cincinnati will now be a formality for the U.S.
- He said he was upset hearing the news of Pochettino's departure but vowed to uphold the legacy he left behind with the team.
- In fact, with Fergie three years out of management and Pochettino at Tottenham (second season where Spurs ended third), they were publicly spotted having lunch in Mayfair in London back in 2016 – thus enforcing the belief of their deep respect for each other.
- At the time, there were plenty of question marks over Pochettino’s introduction, notably because most of the English press knew little about the incredible work he had done with La Liga minnows Espanyol, which included an early win over Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona.
- Pochettino is known for his detailed -focused routines and gargantuan demands in training, but it all begins with accountability.
- But Pochettino has something Bielsa never mastered, which is charisma.
- If someone had said that one of the big names on the U.S. men's national team would be joining Manchester United in the aftermath of the 2026 World Cup, you would have thought a player.
- Mauricio Pochettino, who took over an ailing U.S. men's national soccer team in 2024 and led the squad to a Round of 16 finish in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, is departing to take over as coach of the famed English Premier League club Manchester United.
- Coach’s contract has release clause of about $10m United expected to sack Michael Carrick after awful start Coach’s contract has release clause of about $10m United expected to sack Michael Carrick after awful start US men’s national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino is interested in a move to Manchester United, multiple sources told the Guardian, with those same sources characterizing the interest as mutual.
- Manchester United powerbrokers set to make a final decision on Michael Carrick's future after Wednesday's Monaco summit; Mauricio Pochettino, who has a £7m release clause in the contract he signed with the USA after the World Cup, has been lined up as his replacement Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Manchester United have reached a verbal agreement in principle with Mauricio Pochettino to take over as head coach.
- Pochettino and United go back a long way, with the Argentine's name associated with the club since he was spotted leaving a lunch appointment at Scott's restaurant in Mayfair with Sir Alex Ferguson in 2016.
Sources
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