# Tearful Mauricio Pochettino Claims USMNT Exit the ‘Most Difficult Decision’ > HelixNews · Web page: https://helixnews.one/story/3404038 · All pages for agents: https://helixnews.one/llms.txt 6 outlets covering · First listed: Sports Illustrated, Nov 13, 2026, 11:00 AM · Read it: Pochettino’s imminent move to Premier League giants Manchester United was confirmed on Friday—the fulfilment of a career dream the Argentine has held for many years. ## Who's covering it In the order they published: - Nov 12, 2026, 4:00 AM: [Why Pochettino’s USMNT Exit Might Be Good For US Soccer]() — Forbes (Magazine, United States, rated Center) Pochettino's USMNT results weren't decisive as the enthusiasm around the team during the World Cup suggested. And second cycle national team managers typically struggle. - Nov 13, 2026, 9:28 AM: [Tearful Pochettino on 'difficult' decision to leave USA for Man Utd]() — BBC Sport (Public broadcaster, United Kingdom) An emotional Mauricio Pochettino broke down as he explained why he was leaving the USA to take the Manchester United job. - Nov 13, 2026, 10:00 AM: [Tearful Pochettino on USMNT exit: Toughest decision of my career]() — ESPN (Sports, United States) Mauricio Pochettino has left his position as United States men's national team coach to manage Manchester United, the U.S. Soccer Federation said Friday. - Nov 13, 2026, 10:33 AM: [“The most difficult decision” – Tearful Pochettino says goodbye to the US as he joins Man Utd]() — Yahoo Sports (Sports, United States) Incoming Manchester United manager Mauricio Pochettino gave a tearful farewell to the US national team ahead of taking his new job.The Argentine coach will take charge at Old Trafford at the end of th... - Nov 13, 2026, 10:53 AM: [Tearful Pochettino says United job was ‘difficult to turn down’ in USMNT farewell]() — Guardian (Newspaper, United Kingdom, rated Lean left) Coach was ‘transparent’ in dealings with club, federationPochettino had signed deal to stay with US through 2030There were always going to be tears at Mauricio Pochettino’s news conference at US Soccer’s national training center on Friday. It was only a matter of when. Pochettino is famously emotional, and nobody in attendance had to wait long for the waterworks – they came during his introductory remarks, as he thanked the US Soccer executives flanking him for the opportunity to guide the US men. He grew emotional again as he addressed his impending departure for Manchester United, one… - Nov 13, 2026, 11:00 AM: [Tearful Mauricio Pochettino Claims USMNT Exit the ‘Most Difficult Decision’]() — Sports Illustrated (Sports, United States) Pochettino’s imminent move to Premier League giants Manchester United was confirmed on Friday—the fulfilment of a career dream the Argentine has held for many years.