Pochettino wants to end tenure as US coach on high note

Mauricio Pochettino says he is committed to finishing his time as United States coach strongly, despite leaving to take charge of Manchester United. His final matches will be the team’s CONCACAF Nations League quarter-finals against Haiti, and he says the change will not affect the players’ preparation.

Pochettino signed a contract extension in August that was due to run through the 2030 World Cup. Since taking charge in September 2024, he recorded 21 wins, 12 losses and two draws in 35 matches, led the US to the 2025 Gold Cup final and reached this year’s World Cup last 16. US Soccer will begin searching for his successor after the current camp, while British media have reported United may need to pay $10 million in compensation.