# Mauricio Pochettino Leaves USMNT. What’s Next For The National Team?

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7 outlets covering · First listed: Forbes, Nov 13, 2026, 8:47 AM · Read it: <https://www.forbes.com/sites/clementelisi/2026/11/13/pochettino-leaves-the-usmnt-for-manchester-united-what-happens-next/>

With the 2026 World Cup cycle in the rearview mirror, the U.S. must now identify a new coach, establish its next generation of players and begin preparing for 2030 World Cup.

AI summary (may contain mistakes): Mauricio Pochettino has been hired as Manchester United's head coach, leaving his job with the U.S. men's national team. He replaces Michael Carrick, and The Guardian reported he signed a two-and-a-half-year deal and will coach two final USMNT Concacaf Nations League matches before joining United. The Athletic and Yahoo Sports reported Pochettino was in tears at his final press conference.

## Who's covering it

In the order they published:

- Nov 12, 2026, 5:00 AM: [Who will be USMNT's next coach? Top candidates to replace Mauricio Pochettino](<https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7775006/2026/11/12/who-will-be-usmnts-next-coach-top-candidates-to-replace-mauricio-pochettino/>) — The Athletic (Sports, United States)
  Will U.S. Soccer take another big swing? Or will a return to a non-foreign coach be the pick?
- Nov 13, 2026, 6:15 AM: [The possible candidates to replace Mauricio Pochettino as next USMNT coach](<https://nypost.com/2026/11/13/sports/the-possible-candidates-to-replace-mauricio-pochettino-as-next-usmnt-coach/>) — NY Post (Newspaper, United States, rated Lean right)
  With Mauricio Pochettino leaving to manage Manchester United, the U.S. men’s national team is searching for a new head coach.
- Nov 13, 2026, 6:29 AM: [Man United hires Mauricio Pochettino, who leaves US job with task of reviving team](<https://abcnews.com/Sports/wireStory/man-united-hires-mauricio-pochettino-leaves-us-job-138104614>) — ABC News (TV network, United States, rated Lean left)
  Mauricio Pochettino has been hired as Manchester United’s head coach, agreeing to leave his job with the U.S. national team to take on the challenge of reviving the fortunes of English soccer’s once dominant force
- Nov 13, 2026, 7:37 AM: [Inside Manchester United's move to prise Mauricio Pochettino away from the US national team](<https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilAFBVV95cUxNNjJUdXRjUzFVMFM3cUt1eHF1T2hja3o5U0c3X3lnSjNHb0dzT0YzREEwLXd0RXNTbTd1WjBNWTk5cV9xV1BXMG1fVlVUMmR6dmFUcDRSOXlwVlhoM2t4NnJtaUQyN2Nnc2pkZ1FmbzNRekgwekh2RHJtNHpFQk96SGtNcUl6UXhCdC1zZGI4ZWVFREF2?oc=5>) — AP (Wire service, United States, rated Center)
- Nov 13, 2026, 8:47 AM: [Mauricio Pochettino Leaves USMNT. What’s Next For The National Team?](<https://www.forbes.com/sites/clementelisi/2026/11/13/pochettino-leaves-the-usmnt-for-manchester-united-what-happens-next/>) — Forbes (Magazine, United States, rated Center)
  With the 2026 World Cup cycle in the rearview mirror, the U.S. must now identify a new coach, establish its next generation of players and begin preparing for 2030 World Cup.
- Nov 13, 2026, 9:41 AM: [Manchester United hires U.S. men's national team coach Mauricio Pochettino](<https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-11-13/manchester-united-hires-usmnt-mauricio-pochettino>) — Los Angeles Times (Newspaper, United States, rated Lean left)
  Mauricio Pochettino has been hired as Manchester United’s head coach, agreeing to leave his job with the U.S. men's national team.
- Nov 13, 2026, 9:45 AM: [Mauricio Pochettino Leaves USMNT to Join Manchester United 1 Day After Club Fires Manager](<https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/mauricio-pochettino-leaves-usmnt-join-154510367.html>) — Yahoo Sports (Sports, United States)
  Mauricio Pochettino is saying goodbye to the United States men’s national team after just two years. U.S. Soccer announced during a press conference on Friday, November 13, that Pochettino, 54, would be stepping down to join Manchester United as its new manager. Pochettino called it “one of the most difficult decisions” to make, but added, “A