Mauricio Pochettino is leaving his role as head coach of the U.S. men’s national soccer team to become the manager of Manchester United. He took charge of the American squad in 2024 and guided the team to a Round of 16 appearance in the 2026 World Cup.
Tenure with the U.S. National Team
Pochettino arrived as the most prominent manager the United States had ever appointed. His dynamic, attacking tactical approach earned admiration from both supporters and players. During the 2026 World Cup, the USMNT secured first place in its group and advanced past the opening knockout round for the first time since 2002. His three tournament victories marked the highest win total for any coach in USMNT World Cup history.
As a professional player, he competed for Argentina in the 2002 World Cup and played in the top divisions of France and Spain. In his managerial career, he has overseen several prominent European clubs, including Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, and Paris Saint-Germain. In August, he had signed a contract extension to remain with the USMNT through the 2030 World Cup, which would have provided a complete four-year cycle to develop the team.
Pochettino will manage the United States for two final matches against Haiti before officially departing for Manchester United.
