The 54-year-old manager will conclude his American tenure with games in Miami and Cincinnati before heading to England. During his 35 games in charge, he secured 21 victories, took the squad to the 2025 Gold Cup final, and reached the round of 16 at the home World Cup. US Soccer leaders JT Batson and Dan Helfrich will launch a search for a replacement once the current camp finishes.
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The federation plans to reinvest all buyout funds directly into coach education, coaching…: The federation plans to reinvest all buyout funds directly into coach education, coaching hires, and youth national team programming.
Leadership credited the departing coach with enhancing youth-to-senior pathways, lifting…: Leadership credited the departing coach with enhancing youth-to-senior pathways, lifting competitive standards, and embedding a lasting team culture.
US Soccer will initiate a broad candidate search to appoint a successor immediately follo…: US Soccer will initiate a broad candidate search to appoint a successor immediately following the conclusion of the ongoing camp.
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Nov 13 : Outgoing US men's national team coach Mauricio Pochettino said on Friday he is committed to ending his tenure on a high note before leaving to take charge of Manchester United.
The Argentine's departure comes after he signed a new contract with US Soccer in August to lead the Americans through to the 2030 World Cup.
Speaking to reporters in Fayetteville, Georgia, Pochettino said his exit "is not going to change our commitment" or approach to the team's upcoming CONCACAF Nations League quarter-final matches against Haiti, which will be his final games in charge.
"Soccer is soccer, and some aspects you cannot control, but we are very optimistic and I think it's a very natural way to finish our partnership," said Pochettino.
"We are not happy because we split," the 54-year-old added. "But at the same time, it's a logic thing that can happen in the life of a coach and federation, clubs and different companies."
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