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Tim Howard Protests Pochettino Staying for Haiti Matches

USMNT legend Tim Howard says U.S. Soccer mishandled Pochettino's switch to Man Utd.

Nov 14, 2026

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Tim Howard Protests Pochettino Staying for Haiti Matches

USMNT legend Tim Howard says U.S. Soccer mishandled Pochettino's switch to Man Utd.

In brief

USMNT legend Tim Howard says U.S. Soccer mishandled Pochettino's switch to Man Utd. USMNT legend Tim Howard claims U.S. Soccer should have known about Pochettino's Man Utd move before Haiti matches. Originally reported by SI.

U.S. Men's National Team Faces Haiti

The U.S. men’s national team will play Haiti in a two-legged Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal series.

Pochettino on Touchline for Haiti Games

Mauricio Pochettino will coach both Haiti matches despite becoming Manchester United manager.

Tim Howard's Podcast Statement

Tim Howard's Podcast Statement

USMNT legend Tim Howard called it 'wild' that Pochettino is coaching through Haiti games.

“It is wild he is coaching through the haiti games”

Pochettino's Contract Switch

Pochettino was bought out of his U.S. Soccer contract and signed with Manchester United.

U.S. Soccer Shocked by Timeline

U.S. Soccer received formal contact from United on Wednesday but players learned of Pochettino's exit on Thursday.

Howard on U.S. Soccer Mishandling

Howard believes U.S. Soccer should have known about Pochettino's move before the Haiti series.

Howard's Analysis of Timeline

Howard said Pochettino's agent would have known if United discussed manager changes for weeks.

Howard's Top Three Candidates

Howard identified Antonio Conte, Eddie Howe, and Mauricio Pochettino as United's top three manager candidates.

Steve Cherundolo's Role

U.S. Soccer appointed Steve Cherundolo as U-23 manager for December friendly against Jamaica.

Howard's Recommendation

Howard suggested U.S. Soccer should have brought Steve Cherundolo to run Haiti matches temporarily.

U.S. Soccer Reaction

U.S. Soccer took a reactionary stance after Pochettino's temporary stay for Haiti matches.

At a glance

USMNT legend Tim Howard claims U.S. Soccer should have known about Pochettino's Man Utd move before Haiti matches.

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