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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 clubs like Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea to his new position at Manchester United. He will manage two more games for the U.S. team before his departure.
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Mauricio Pochettino has been hired as the head coach of Manchester United after agreeing to leave his position with the U.S. men’s national soccer team (USMNT). The English club appointed the Argentine manager to replace the sacked Michael Carrick as the team sits in 18th place in the Premier League, marking the worst start to a league campaign in 40 years for the 20-times champions. Pochettino took over the USMNT in 2024 and led the squad to a Round of 16 finish in the 2026 World Cup, even signing a contract just three months ago to lead the team through the 2030 World Cup. He is scheduled to complete his final commitments with the U.S. team, including two matches against Haiti in the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals, before starting his new role at Old Trafford next week. He will make his first appearance for Manchester United in a match against Liverpool at Anfield. While the U.S. Soccer Federation expressed confidence in its succession planning for key roles, the departure leaves a vacancy in a position he held for two years. Pochettino returns to the Premier League after previously managing Southampton, Tottenham, and Chelsea.

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NPRThis outlet13 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 (this article)
Evening Standard13 Nov

Mauricio Pochettino is set to become the new Manchester United manager next week following his departure from the USA national team. The report highlights Pochettino's history of transforming Tottenham into a Champions League finalist and notes his upcoming challenge of managing a squad of highly paid, underperforming stars. To illustrate his demanding coaching style, the piece features a 2023 account from Kieran…

‘He knew everything’: Manchester United players warned over Mauricio Pochettino methods →11 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 →4 articles from The Guardian on this story
New York Post13 Nov

Mauricio Pochettino officially announced on Friday that he will leave his position as the U.S. men’s national team coach to join Manchester United. Despite signing a contract extension in August intended to keep him with the program through the 2030 World Cup, he departed after Manchester United activated a $10 million buyout clause included in his agreement. The report focuses on Pochettino's emotional…

Manchester United job was too good to turn down: Mauricio Pochettino →3 articles from New York Post on this story
Al Jazeera13 Nov

Manchester United has appointed 54-year-old Mauricio Pochettino as its new manager to replace the sacked Michael Carrick. Pochettino joins the club after fulfilling his responsibilities with the United States national team, a move that involves a release from a contract originally set to run until the 2030 World Cup. The club currently sits 18th in the Premier League with only one win and eight points from 10 games…

Mauricio Pochettino announced as new Manchester United manager →
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 →
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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…

Tears for Pochettino as Man Utd turn to former Spurs boss →

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Who will be on Mauricio Pochettino’s backroom team at Manchester United? Evening Standard · stated as fact

How will the USMNT replace Mauricio Pochettino? There’s no clear answer The Guardian · stated as fact

USMNT players give Mauricio Pochettino his flowers before Manchester United exit New York Post · stated as fact

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Russell Lewis
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Pochettino will lead the U.S. for two more games — against Haiti in the coming days — before departing for Manchester United.
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Topics

Manchester United U.S. USMNT World Cup the 2026 World Cup

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USMNT ORG · 4× Manchester United ORG · 3× Pochettino PERSON · 3× U.S. GPE · 3× Mauricio Pochettino PERSON · 2× Argentina GPE · 1× Chelsea ORG · 1× France GPE · 1× Spain GPE · 1× Tottenham Hotspur ORG · 1×

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Manchester United names USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino as its manager 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.
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Pochettino will lead the U.S. for two more games — against Haiti in the coming days — before departing for Manchester United.
2026-11-13 · NPR
Manchester United names USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino as its manager · assertive framing

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Manchester United names USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino as its manager 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. asserted
who → name → United
Pochettino is the highest-profile manager the U.S. had ever hired. asserted
U.S. → hire → ?
His aggressive attacking style of play won praise from his players and fans alike. asserted
style → win → players
At the 2026 World Cup, the USMNT finished first in its group and won its first knockout-round game since 2002. asserted
USMNT → finish → 2002
As a player, he represented Argentina in the 2002 World Cup and played in soccer leagues in Spain and France. asserted
he → represent → Spain
As a coach, he managed some of Europe's most recognizable clubs: Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain. asserted
he → manage → clubs
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. asserted
he → sign → contender
Pochettino will lead the U.S. for two more games — against Haiti in the coming days — before departing for Manchester United. asserted
Pochettino → lead → United
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