# Pochettino leaves USMNT to manage Manchester United

> The U.S. men's soccer coach who led the team to the World Cup Round of 16 is departing to take over one of Europe's biggest clubs.
- Title: Pochettino leaves USMNT to manage Manchester United · NPR
- Summary: The U.S. men's soccer coach who led the team to the World Cup Round of 16 is departing to take over one of Europe's biggest clubs.
- Keywords: mauricio pochettino, manchester united, usmnt, u.s. men's national team, 2026 world cup, NPR
- Source: NPR — https://npr.org/2026/11/13/nx-s1-6038932/mauricio-pochettino-usmnt-manchester-united
- Published: 2026-11-13T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mauricio pochettino, manchester united, usmnt, u.s. men's national team, 2026 world cup, news
## Pochettino's World Cup success
Mauricio Pochettino took over the U.S.men's national team in 2024 and led the USMNT to a Round of 16 finish in the 2026 World Cup.
## Record-breaking performance at World Cup
Pochettino's three wins were the most at any World Cup by a USMNT coach. His aggressive attacking style of play won praise from his players and fans alike.
## Pochettino departs for Manchester United
Pochettino will lead the U.S. for two more games against Haiti before departing for Manchester United. Last August, he had signed an extension to lead the USMNT through the 2030 World Cup.
## Key takeaway

Mauricio Pochettino is leaving the U.S. men's national team to become manager of Manchester United after leading the USMNT to a Round of 16 finish at the 2026 World Cup.