# Why Is Mauricio Pochettino Still USA's Manager As Manchester United's New Hire?

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14 outlets covering · First listed: Fox Sports, Nov 14, 2026, 3:24 PM · Read it: <https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/pochettino-usmnt-manchester-united-manager-same-time>

Is it common for a manager to be technically in charge of two teams at once?

## Who's covering it

In the order they published:

- Nov 13, 2026, 6:00 AM: [Mauricio Pochettino’s switch from USA to Manchester United confirmed](<https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/nov/13/mauricio-pochettino-confirmed-manchester-united-usa>) — Guardian (Newspaper, United Kingdom, rated Lean left)
  Pochettino to take charge of two final USMNT matchesHe has signed two-and-a-half-year United contractMauricio Pochettino’s switch from the US men’s national team to Manchester United has been confirmed. Pochettino will guide the US through a pair of Concacaf Nations League matches on Saturday and Tuesday before joining United, for whom his first game will come at Liverpool next Sunday.The former Chelsea, Tottenham and Southampton manager has signed a two-and-a-half-year deal to replace Michael Carrick, who was sacked on Thursday after leading United to their worst start to a season in four…
- Nov 13, 2026, 6:10 AM: [Manchester United hires Mauricio Pochettino as its new head coach](<https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikwFBVV95cUxQZVQtUlZubG40OXFENGo1U0JOb2w3Z2hCMFFsSTd4QXpPUVFmUUpNNy1kS0I2RG92bGU4LXBKUXdxeFdjZWhmLXp6RVZkQ3ZtVG9XdU5Gc3RqWkE3T3FRakROaEkyV2tLRFhGNEYwVUR3MkNHeDFpNUdaT3NncDBGYV9SeGZyaWtTT3FXWExpc0dlMnM?oc=5>) — CNN (TV network, United States, rated Lean left)
- Nov 13, 2026, 6:22 AM: [Manchester United hires Mauricio Pochettino, who leaves U.S. job with task of reviving former power](<https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/nov/13/manchester-united-hires-mauricio-pochettino-who-leaves-us-job-task/>) — Washington Times (Newspaper, United States, rated Lean right)
  Mauricio Pochettino was hired as Manchester United's head coach on Friday, 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, 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, 6:39 AM: [Mauricio Pochettino announced as new Manchester United manager](<https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/11/13/manchester-united-new-manager-mauricio-pochettino-usa-soccer>) — Al Jazeera (TV network, Qatar, rated Lean left)
  Pochettino replaces Michael Carrick, who was sacked after United's disastrous start to the season.
- Nov 13, 2026, 7:32 AM: [USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino is leaving for Manchester United](<https://www.npr.org/2026/11/13/nx-s1-6038932/mauricio-pochettino-usmnt-manchester-united>) — NPR (Public broadcaster, United States, rated Lean left)
  Mauricio Pochettino is out as head coach of the U.S. men's national soccer team. Pochettino led the U.S. to the round of 16 at last year's World Cup. He's departing to coach Manchester United.
- Nov 13, 2026, 7:33 AM: [Will Mauricio Pochettino Have The Players To Improve Manchester United?](<https://www.forbes.com/sites/grahamruthven/2026/11/13/will--pochettino-have-the-players-to-improve-manchester-united/>) — Forbes (Magazine, United States, rated Center)
  Mauricio Pochettino has been confirmed as Manchester United's new manager following the firing of Michael Carrick.
- 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, 12:26 PM: [Mauricio Pochettino leads USMNT in two-game farewell against Haiti after taking Manchester United job](<https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/mauricio-pochettino-usmnt-in-two-game-farewell-haiti-manchester-united/>) — CBS Sports (Sports, United States)
  A spot in the Concacaf Nations League finals is on the line as the manager kicks off an unconventional farewell tour before departing for Old Trafford
- Nov 13, 2026, 12:31 PM: [Manchester United job was too good to turn down: Mauricio Pochettino](<https://nypost.com/2026/11/13/sports/manchester-united-job-was-too-good-to-turn-down-mauricio-pochettino/>) — NY Post (Newspaper, United States, rated Lean right)
  Naturally, that raised the question: Why would Pochettino sign a new deal with U.S. Soccer if he wanted to coach in the Premier League again?
- Nov 13, 2026, 3:02 PM: [Manchester United FC](<https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiVkFVX3lxTFBPbUdiNDBjRE92aFpzUUd5S2d2a0c2V2FORnZ6a2d4b2NfV0l3YXc4Wld0UTlHYjItc2hoUzhTZmlFWUU4NVdFWXR1OE14dzZsN0ZHdGF3?oc=5>) — AP (Wire service, United States, rated Center)
- Nov 14, 2026, 10:00 AM: [Mauricio Pochettino: Incoming Man United manager makes bold Jason Wilcox demand](<https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/mauricio-pochettino-incoming-man-united-160000106.html>) — Yahoo Sports (Sports, United States)
  Manchester United have tasked Mauricio Pochettino, the current USMNT manager, with salvaging their season after a dismal run left them 18th in the Premier League table after 10 games. The Red Devils h...
- Nov 14, 2026, 1:00 PM: [Haiti vs. USMNT live updates: Mauricio Pochettino leads USA in Concacaf Nations League ahead of Manchester United move](<https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/haiti-vs-usmnt-live-updates-pochettino-concacaf-nations-league-score-result/pAqhUtbWUhq0/>) — The Athletic (Sports, United States)
  Follow live as Pochettino takes charge of his penultimate game as USMNT head coach.
- Nov 14, 2026, 3:24 PM: [Why Is Mauricio Pochettino Still USA's Manager As Manchester United's New Hire?](<https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/pochettino-usmnt-manchester-united-manager-same-time>) — Fox Sports (Sports, United States)
  Is it common for a manager to be technically in charge of two teams at once?
