Mauricio Pochettino to leave USMNT after Haiti matches and take Manchester United role
Haiti fixtures mark his exit
Pochettino will remain in charge for the USMNT’s remaining November fixtures against Haiti, scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 14, and Tuesday, Nov. 17. Those games will conclude his two-year tenure with the team.
His departure follows a contract extension through 2030 that he signed three months earlier. After the Haiti matches, he will take charge of Manchester United’s men’s team.
Federation begins successor search
The United States Soccer Federation is preparing to search for Pochettino’s replacement. Steve Cherundolo, the U23 coach, will lead the USMNT through its December camp.
Mixed results on the field
Pochettino’s USMNT tenure ends with 21 wins, 12 losses and two draws. The team did not record a defining victory, though its recent 3-0 win over Mexico was described as perhaps the closest example.
The United States exited the World Cup in the same round as it had in 2022 and 2014. At Manchester United, Pochettino will be tasked with lifting the club out of the relegation zone and helping underperforming players return to their Premier League best.
Key points
- Pochettino will leave the USMNT after its two November matches against Haiti.
- He signed a contract extension through 2030 three months before his departure.
- Steve Cherundolo will lead the team through its December camp.
- Pochettino’s USMNT record was 21 wins, 12 losses and two draws.