Pochettino emotionally confirms departure from USMNT before facing Haiti
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 3:33 PM
Last updated Nov 13, 2026
Mauricio Pochettino announced his departure from the U.S. men's national team during a press conference on November 13, calling it one of the most difficult decisions of his career. In a teary farewell, he expressed gratitude to U.S. Soccer officials for their trust. Pochettino will lead the U.S. in two upcoming Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal matches against Haiti, with the first leg taking place on November 14 in Miami. The decision to leave comes as he prepares to take over at Manchester United, although he has stated his commitment to the U.S. until after these matches.
- •Pochettino calls his departure from USMNT very difficult.
- •He leads the U.S. in two legs against Haiti starting November 14.
- •Focus on U.S. commitments before discussing Manchester United role.
- •U.S. Soccer officials expressed support during his announcement.
- 3:33 PMYahoo Sports — Tearful Pochettino on 'difficult' decision to leave USA for Man Utd
- 3:28 PMBBC Sport — Tearful Pochettino on 'difficult' decision to leave USA for Man Utd
- 3:12 PMYahoo Sports — Fighting tears, Pochettino says leaving USMNT is one of 'most difficult' decisions
"An emotional Mauricio Pochettino broke down as he explained why he was leaving the USA to take the Manchester United job.
"An emotional Mauricio Pochettino broke down as he explained why he was leaving the USA to take the Manchester United job.
"The veteran manager held back tears as he expressed gratitude to U.S. Soccer officials for putting their trust in him.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsNov 13, 2026, 3:33 PMTearful Pochettino on 'difficult' decision to leave USA for Man Utd
An emotional Mauricio Pochettino broke down as he explained why he was leaving the USA to take the Manchester United job.
- BBC SportNov 13, 2026, 3:28 PMTearful Pochettino on 'difficult' decision to leave USA for Man Utd
An emotional Mauricio Pochettino broke down as he explained why he was leaving the USA to take the Manchester United job.
- Yahoo SportsNov 13, 2026, 3:12 PMFighting tears, Pochettino says leaving USMNT is one of 'most difficult' decisions
The veteran manager held back tears as he expressed gratitude to U.S. Soccer officials for putting their trust in him.
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