Summary

  • Mauricio Pochettino will become the new Manchester United manager, U.S. Soccer have confirmed

  • It comes after Man Utd sacked Michael Carrick on Thursday with the club in the Premier League's relegation zone

  • Pochettino will take charge of USA's next two matches and leave to join United 'after the current camp'

  • The Argentine is expected to speak to the media at 14:15 GMT

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  1. Pochettino to become Man Utd head coach, US Soccer confirm
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    USA head coach Mauricio Pochettino speaking at a news conference in October 2026Getty Images

    In a statement, US Soccer have confirmed that Mauricio Pochettino "will depart his role as head coach of the US men’s national team following the conclusion of the current camp to become head coach of Manchester United."

    They added that Pochettino and his staff will remain in charge for the USA's upcoming Concacaf Nations League games against Haiti on 14 and 17 November.

    This is a breaking news story and we'll have more updates shortly.