The former Argentine national team player took over an ailing American program in 2024 as the most prominent manager in its history. During the 2026 World Cup, he guided the squad to a first-place group finish and achieved the program's first knockout-stage victory since 2002. His departure comes despite having signed an extension to lead the team through 2030, though he will still oversee two upcoming matches against Haiti. This appointment marks his return to prominent European club management following previous stints at Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, and Paris Saint-Germain.
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The appointment ends a historic international tenure that delivered the American men's pr…: The appointment ends a historic international tenure that delivered the American men's program its first World Cup knockout victory since 2002.
The English club secures an experienced European manager who previously directed Tottenha…: The English club secures an experienced European manager who previously directed Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, and Paris Saint-Germain.
The United States Men's National Team must now replace the highest-profile manager in its…: The United States Men's National Team must now replace the highest-profile manager in its history well ahead of the 2030 cycle.
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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 World Cup, is departing to take over as coach of famed Manchester United.
Pochettino is the highest-profile manager the U.S. had ever hired. His aggressive attacking style of play won praise from his players and fans alike. At the 2026 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 at any World Cup by a USMNT coach.
As a player, he represented Argentina in the 2002 World Cup and played in soccer leagues in Spain and France. As a coach, he managed some of Europe's most recognizable clubs: Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain. Last August, he signed an extension to lead the USMNT through the 2030 World Cup, giving him a full four-year cycle to build the team into a true contender.
Pochettino will lead the U.S. for two more games — against Haiti in the coming days…
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