Manchester United names USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino as its manager
Pochettino led the U.S. to a Round of 16 finish at the 2026 World Cup and will coach two more games for the national team before leaving.
Mauricio Pochettino is leaving his job as coach of the U.S. men's national soccer team to become manager of Manchester United. He took over the USMNT in 2024 and led the squad to a Round of 16 finish at the 2026 World Cup.
At the World Cup, the USMNT finished first in its group and won its first knockout-round game since 2002. Pochettino's three wins were the most by any USMNT coach at a World Cup. Last August he had signed an extension to lead the team through the 2030 World Cup.
Pochettino will coach the U.S. for two more games, including one against Haiti in the coming days, before he departs for Manchester United. His earlier clubs included Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain.
Key points
- Pochettino took over the USMNT in 2024 and reached the 2026 World Cup Round of 16.
- He signed an extension in August to lead the team through the 2030 World Cup.
- He will coach two more U.S. games, including against Haiti, before joining Manchester United.
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