- Mauricio Pochettino is leaving the U.S. men’s national team to become Manchester United’s new manager — United triggered a $10M buyout plus $2M for his staff.
- The move comes months after he extended a USMNT contract to 2030, prompting mixed reactions from fans and pundits who called the switch unsurprising or “disingenuous.”
- Despite the controversy, many still like Pochettino and hope he succeeds — he led Tottenham to the 2019 Champions League final, won Ligue 1 with PSG, and guided the US to the World Cup round of 16.
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