After countless rumors of his departure, USMNT boss Mauricio Pochettino is set to take the helm of Manchester United on a 2.5-year deal, David Ornstein reports. The U.S. head coach led the squad to the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup before falling to Belgium.
Even during the World Cup, Pochettino was rumored to leave the national team, with AC Milan showing major interest, yet the deal never came. After an exit in the World Cup, U.S. Soccer decided to reward the former Chelsea, Tottenham, and PSG coach with a new deal, extending his time with the USMNT through the 2030 World Cup.
Pochettino is set to join the Red Devils after the current U.S. fixtures, arriving in Manchester for the club's match against Liverpool.
In his time as USMNT boss, the Argentine gaffer coached the squad through 36 matches, winning 22, drawing 2, and losing 12. Having taken over in September 2024, he took the U.S. through the CONCACAF Nations League into fourth place, losing to Panama in the semifinals and Canada in the bronze medal match. After that, a second-place finish to Mexico in the Gold Cup and the aforementioned Round of 16 exit in the World Cup finished up Pochettino's tenure as USMNT coach.
He's credited with bringing in many outstanding MLS youngsters and overseas talent after the World Cup, yet will depart the project before any major competitions take place. After the U.S. plays Haiti twice, on November 14 and 17, the Red, White, and Blue's first match without Pochettino will come on December 13 against Jamaica.
