Mauricio Pochettino Departs USMNT Role for Manchester United Coaching Position
USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino is leaving his role to coach Manchester United.

Wichita Hutchinson Plus, KS, November 13, 2026 — Mauricio Pochettino is departing his position as manager of the U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) to take on the coaching role at Manchester United. The specifics regarding the timeline of this transition, including the effective date of Pochettino’s departure from the USMNT and his commencement with Manchester United, were not provided in the available information.
The announcement marks a significant shift for the national team program, which was under Pochettino’s leadership. The financial terms of his departure or any compensation arrangements between the USMNT and Manchester United were not disclosed. Details concerning the process for selecting a successor for the USMNT managerial position have also not yet been made public.
Pochettino’s tenure with the USMNT led to specific outcomes and developments, though further context on his achievements or challenges during his time with the national team was not part of the summary. The move to Manchester United places him in charge of a prominent club in global football.
Information regarding any official statements from Pochettino, representatives of the USMNT, or Manchester United regarding this transition was not included in the provided summary. Consequently, the motivations behind the move beyond the stated coaching opportunity at Manchester United and the immediate plans or reactions from the USMNT organization remain undisclosed. The exact start date for Pochettino’s duties at Manchester United is also not specified.
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