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Folarin Balogun and Sebastian Berhalter expressed their hope for Mauricio Pochettino to remain as the USMNT coach despite rumors that he is expected to leave for Manchester United. Pochettino has led the USMNT to a Round of 16 finish at the World Cup and has been praised for his positive impact on the team, including the development of young players. The USMNT is scheduled to play Haiti in two upcoming Concacaf Nations League matches, with Pochettino expected to coach both games as planned.
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As of November 14, 2026, Mauricio Pochettino has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract to become the new manager of Manchester United, replacing Michael Carrick who was dismissed after a poor start to the Premier League season. United, currently in 18th place, are undergoing a meeting in Monaco to discuss Carrick's future, ultimately deciding to sack him following just one victory in their first 10 matches, their worst start since the 1986-87 season. Before taking charge of Manchester United, Pochettino will oversee two matches for the US men’s national team against Haiti. Pochettino, known for his emphasis on fitness and tactical discipline, is expected to help revive the struggling club, though he must first bid an emotional farewell to US football.

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New York PostThis outlet12 Nov

Folarin Balogun and Sebastian Berhalter expressed their hope for Mauricio Pochettino to remain as the USMNT coach despite rumors that he is expected to leave for Manchester United. Pochettino has led the USMNT to a Round of 16 finish at the World Cup and has been praised for his positive impact on the team, including the development of young players. The USMNT is scheduled to play Haiti in two upcoming Concacaf…

Mauricio Pochettino keeping USMNT in the dark over expected Manchester United exit (this article)8 articles from New York Post on this story
Evening Standard14 Nov

Former Manchester United defender Toby Alderweireld discusses the appointment of Mauricio Pochettino as the new manager of Manchester United. Alderweireld, who worked under Pochettino at Tottenham, praises Pochettino’s leadership style and his emphasis on fitness and data analysis. Manchester United paid a £7 million release clause to hire Pochettino from the United States men’s team, where he had been since 2024…

‘He knows everything’: Manchester United told what to expect from Mauricio Pochettino appointment →29 articles from Evening Standard on this story
The Guardian13 Nov

Mauricio Pochettino held an emotional press conference at the US Soccer national training center on Friday to announce his departure from the US men's national team for a new role at Manchester United. The Argentinian coach revealed that the opportunity arose rapidly after initial contact between the two parties began just last Sunday, leading to a last-minute agreement to remain with the federation for two upcoming…

Tearful Pochettino says United job was ‘difficult to turn down’ in USMNT farewell →7 articles from The Guardian on this story
BBC13 Nov

Mauricio Pochettino will leave his role as the USA national team head coach to become Manchester United's new manager after signing a two-and-a-half-year contract. United paid a release clause of approximately £7.4 million to secure his move, which follows his leadership of the USA team during matches against Haiti on November 14 and 18. The report focuses on Pochettino's emotional reaction to the move and the…

Tearful Pochettino on 'difficult' decision to leave USA for Man Utd →4 articles from BBC on this story
Al Jazeera14 Nov

Mauricio Pochettino is preparing to leave US football to become the new manager of Manchester United. The club has hired the former Tottenham and Chelsea manager to attempt to revive their season while the team currently sits in 18th place in the Premier League. This report focuses on Pochettino's emotional departure from the United States and his move to the struggling English club.

Pochettino bids emotional farewell to US football ahead of Man Utd move →3 articles from Al Jazeera on this story
Toronto Star13 Nov

Mauricio Pochettino has been hired as Manchester United’s new head coach, agreeing to leave his role with the U.S. national team to revitalize the struggling English club. Manchester United, which currently sits 18th in the Premier League after 10 games, signed Pochettino to a 2 1/2-year contract, making him their eighth permanent coach since Alex Ferguson retired in 2013. Pochettino will officially start his new…

Man United hires Mauricio Pochettino, who leaves US job with task of reviving former power →3 articles from Toronto Star on this story
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Daily Caller10 Nov

Mauricio Pochettino, head coach of the US men’s soccer team, is reportedly being considered for the position of Manchester United manager after Michael Carrick's tenure ends due to poor performance this season. Sources cited by ESPN indicate that talks are ongoing and that a $10 million release clause in Pochettino’s contract with U.S. Soccer would need to be paid if he were to join Manchester United.

US Soccer At Threat Of Losing Mauricio Pochettino To Manchester United: REPORT →
NPR13 Nov

Manchester United has appointed Mauricio Pochettino as its new manager, following his tenure as the coach of the U.S. men's national soccer team. Pochettino led the U.S. to a Round of 16 finish at the 2026 World Cup, where he achieved a record three wins for the national team and won the first knockout-round game since 2002. The report highlights Pochettino's career transition from his previous high-profile roles at…

Manchester United names USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino as its manager →
ABC News (AU)13 Nov

Mauricio Pochettino has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract to become the new manager of Manchester United, a club currently sitting in 18th place in the Premier League after its worst start in 40 years. The Argentine coach will lead the United side starting November 18, beginning with a match against Liverpool, after choosing to leave his role with the US national team. The report focuses on the emotional nature…

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US Soccer At Threat Of Losing Mauricio Pochettino To Manchester United: REPORT Daily Caller · attributed to a source

Mauricio Pochettino has already delivered verdict on Premier League return amid Manchester United links Evening Standard · stated as fact

USMNT’s Mauricio Pochettino favored to replace embattled Manchester United coach New York Post · stated as fact

Mauricio Pochettino interested in leaving USMNT job for Manchester United The Guardian · stated as fact

Pochettino, Howe, Emery... or Carrick? Man Utd's managerial options BBC · stated as fact

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Mauricio Pochettino ditching USMNT for Manchester United in $10 million bombshell New York Post

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New York Post
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Hedges 3 of 13 claims Outlet record 92/100
The Guardian
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“The articles describe different stages of the same situation, but do not report on the same specific incident at the same time.”
Evening Standard
Hedges 2 of 7 claims Outlet record 64/100
“Article A discusses the reported agreement between Mauricio Pochettino and Manchester United for him to become their new manager, while Article B focuses on the USMNT players' reaction to the speculation about Pochettino leaving the USMNT to take the Manchester United job. Although related, they describe different specific events.”
New York Post
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Evening Standard
Hedges 2 of 6 claims Outlet record 64/100
“Article A reports on the progress of negotiations between Manchester United and Pochettino, while Article B discusses the impact of potential changes on the USMNT and player reactions.”
Evening Standard
Hedges 1 of 12 claims Outlet record 64/100
“The articles discuss related situations involving Mauricio Pochettino potentially leaving the USMNT to take the Manchester United job, but describe different times and contexts.”
Evening Standard
Hedges 0 of 10 claims Outlet record 64/100
“The articles discuss related topics but describe different specific events: one about the potential appointment of Mauricio Pochettino to Manchester United, and the other about the USMNT players' reaction to the news of Pochettino's expected departure from them.”
Evening Standard
Hedges 1 of 10 claims Outlet record 64/100
“The articles discuss related situations involving Mauricio Pochettino potentially leaving the US Soccer Federation to join Manchester United, but describe different aspects and timing of this situation.”
Evening Standard
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“The articles describe different specific days and activities related to Pochettino's potential move to Manchester United, with Article A mentioning a training session on Wednesday and Article B referring to training on Thursday with the cloud of change over the players' heads.”

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Mauricio Pochettino Joins Manchester United
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Christian Arnold
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Hall was one of five American players to score in the blowout win that will mark one of the last matches that Mauricio Pochettino will coach before he leaves to take over at Manchester United.
Included in the four-year contract extension that Pochettino had signed in August after the World Cup was a buyout clause that was triggered by the Premier League club upon their move to make the Argentine their next manager. During Friday’s news conference, U.S. Soccer Federation CEO JT Batson broadly outlined the areas the buyout money could benefit, though he wouldn’t specifically say whether it would be earmarked for their next coaching hire.
Naturally, that raised the question: Why would Pochettino sign a new deal with U.S. Soccer in the first place if he wanted to coach in the Premier League again?
An emotional Mauricio Pochettino said his farewell Friday morning just hours after the news became official that he would be leaving the U.S. men’s national team to take on the role as manager at Premier League club Manchester United.
Here are a few candidates the federation could consider to replace Pochettino.
Under normal circumstances, Thursday’s U.S. men’s national team training would have been just another practice before the Americans face Haiti in the Concacaf Nations League beginning Saturday.
If Folarin Balogun had his way, things wouldn’t change anytime soon around the U.S. Soccer National Training Center.
The expectation that Carrick would be sacked had been growing all week amid reports that the Premier League club had been working to convince Pochettino to take the job.
Developments surrounding Pochettino’s potential departure have developed rapidly this week, just as the USMNT opened camp in Georgia ahead of two Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal matches against Haiti that will take place on Saturday in Miami and next Tuesday in Cincinnati.
The Jets, after their win, trolled the Devils a bit more in reference to New Jersey general manager Sunny Mehta’s statement earlier this week that said Hellebuyck wouldn’t be playing Tuesday because it gave the team a “reduction in our expected win probability.”
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FAYETTEVILLE Ga. Manchester United U.S. USMNT

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Pochettino PERSON · 5× Berhalter PERSON · 3× U.S. GPE · 3× Balogun PERSON · 2× USMNT ORG · 2× FAYETTEVILLE GPE · 1× Folarin Balogun PERSON · 1× Ga. GPE · 1× Manchester United ORG · 1× Mauricio Pochettino PERSON · 1×

Narrative

In his short time leading the U.S. men’s national team, Pochettino has coached the program to a Round of 16 appearance at the World Cup this summer and seems to have things headed in a better direction.
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If Folarin Balogun had his way, things wouldn’t change anytime soon around the U.S. Soccer National Training Center.

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If Folarin Balogun had his way, things wouldn’t change anytime soon around the U.S. Soccer National Training Center. asserted
things → have → Center
But the writing is on the wall — or at least online — that points to Mauricio Pochettino taking the job with Manchester United and departing the U.S. men’s national team program. asserted
Pochettino → point → program
USMNT players began training Thursday with the cloud of imminent change over their heads as headlines swirled about Pochettino. asserted
headlines → begin → Pochettino
“If I had a vote, I would keep things the way they are,” Balogun said ahead of Thursday’s training. asserted
Balogun → have → training
“I think things have been working well. asserted
things → think → ?
We have a clear sense of identity. asserted
We → have → identity
We have a clear playing style. asserted
We → have → style
I think whenever you have a top coach, you want them to stay. asserted
them → think → coach
It’s a no-brainer, so, for us, it’s no different.” asserted
it → ’ → us
When Balogun and Sebastian Berhalter spoke with reporters, the latter said, “We haven’t heard anything yet” regarding what’s been transpiring. asserted
what → speak → anything
In his short time leading the U.S. men’s national team, Pochettino has coached the program to a Round of 16 appearance at the World Cup this summer and seems to have things headed in a better direction. asserted
things → lead → direction
The infusion of young players, which included Red Bull New York stars Julian Hall and Adri Mehmeti, had given American soccer fans a feeling of optimism. asserted
which → include → optimism
And Berhalter credited Pochettino for his development. asserted
Berhalter → credit → development
“Personally, on the field and off the field, he’s done a lot for me,” Berhalter said. asserted
Berhalter → do → me
“I think from Day 1 he’s always believed in me before I set foot on the field. asserted
I → think → field
I think the way I play and the way that I try to carry myself, I think he just said, ‘it doesn’t matter what you’re doing in the field, these are already the right things.’ asserted
these → think → field
“To be honest, I can’t thank him enough, regardless if he’s the coach, not the coach. asserted
he → thank → him
I think I say it every time, he’s meant so much to me. asserted
he → think → me
He’s helped me develop as a player and a person. asserted
me → help → player
As a player that’s all you can ask for, is to have that trust and have that belief in you.” asserted
you → ’ → you
Berhalter added that it’s made his job easier. asserted
job → add → ?
The U.S. men’s national team is slated to play a pair of Concacaf Nations League matches against Haiti on Saturday in Miami and Tuesday in Cincinnati. asserted
team → slat → Cincinnati
Pochettino is expected to coach both matches as originally planned. asserted
Pochettino → expect → matches
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