{
  "id": 19817986,
  "title": "Man United Poaches Pochettino From U.S. Soccer for $10M",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/man-united-poaches-pochettino-from-u-s-soccer-for-10m",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-13T13:58:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Front Office Sports",
    "slug": "front-office-sports",
    "url": "https://frontofficesports.com/article/man-united-poaches-pochettino-from-u-s-soccer-for-10m/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mauricio Pochettino has departed from the U.S. Men’s National Team to assume the role of head coach at Manchester United, it was announced on Friday. The Premier League club will fulfill Pochettino's release clause with a $10 million payment from U.S. Soccer, in addition to $2 million for his assistants. Despite the transfer, Pochettino will continue to lead the USMNT in their upcoming CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal matches against Haiti. The Premier League resumes on November 21, with Manchester United facing Liverpool away at Anfield on November 22. U.S. Soccer recruited Pochettino in 2024 from his previous stints at Tottenham Hotspur, Paris Saint-Germain, and Chelsea. He clinched a French championship with PSG and guided Tottenham to a Champions League final. Hedge fund tycoon Ken Griffin covered a significant portion of Pochettino's initial $6 million annual salary, despite his earlier role in the Glazer family's takeover of Manchester United in 2005, which also includes the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Pochettino previously guided the U.S. Men’s National Team during the 2026 World Cup, held in the United States, revitalizing the squad's performance and style of play. However, the U.S. faced a Round of 16 elimination following a 4-1 defeat to Belgium in Seattle. In August, both the federation and Pochettino agreed to an extension of his contract for another World Cup cycle, primarily funded by Griffin. U.S. Soccer CEO JT Batson praised Pochettino, stating that he and his staff elevated standards, reinforced the team culture, and established clearer pathways from the Youth National Teams to the senior team. These advancements have become integral to U.S. Soccer's operations, and they will continue to build upon them to achieve sustained success on the international stage. Manchester United previously dismissed head coach Michael Carrick on Thursday, a club legend who returned to coach in January. Carrick led United to a third-place finish in the Premier League last season, securing a Champions League qualification. This season, United has struggled, accumulating only one win from 10 matches and finding themselves at 18th place in the table, currently in the relegation zone. Pochettino's appointment as United's new head coach was considered a strong possibility even before Carrick's dismissal, and United reached out to U.S. Soccer regarding the position on Wednesday. Pochettino expressed his admiration for the opportunity to represent the U.S. national team, calling it one of the greatest honors of his career. He is scheduled to address the media on Friday morning.",
  "summary": "Pochettino will try to save Man United from relegation.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}