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Mauricio Pochettino is set to depart from the United States men's national team to take the reins at Manchester United, and his choice to walk away from a four-year deal just two months after putting pen to paper has sparked considerable debate.
United parted ways with Michael Carrick on Thursday following a dreadful start to the 2026–27 season, before confirming on Friday that Pochettino would take over at Old Trafford after agreeing to a two-and-a-half year deal.
The Argentine acknowledged the "very sad decision" in an emotional press conference ahead of consecutive Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal fixtures against Haiti, which Pochettino will still oversee before linking up with the Premier League club.
The silver lining for U.S. Soccer is that Pochettino's release clause obliges United to pay $10 million for his services, though they will undoubtedly be gutted to lose one of the most sought-after managers of the last decade—particularly after a triumphant 2026 World Cup run under his stewardship on home turf.
U.S. Soccer was always likely to lose Pochettino once United made their move, but the 54-year-old's departure has drawn contrasting responses from former USMNT stars Alexi Lalas and Stu Holden.