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Pochettino Leaves U.S. Soccer for Manchester United
Mauricio Pochettino quits U.S. national team to become Manchester United's new coach.
In brief
Mauricio Pochettino quits U.S. national team to become Manchester United's new coach. Mauricio Pochettino left his U.S. national team role to join Manchester United as head coach, effective next week. Originally reported by HuffPost.
Pochettino's new role
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.
U.S. Soccer decision
Just three months after announcing a contract to lead the Americans through the 2030 World Cup, the U.S. Soccer Federation said Pochettino will depart next week for Old Trafford.
Premier League status
The 20-time English champion is in the relegation zone after 10 games of the Premier League season, becoming United's eighth permanent coach since Alex Ferguson retired in 2013.
The takeaway
Mauricio Pochettino left his U.S. national team role to join Manchester United as head coach, effective next week.
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