
Man United hire Mauricio Pochettino, who leaves US post with mission to revive old power
FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. — Mauricio Pochettino was hired as head coach of Manchester United on Friday, agreeing to leave his post with the U.S. national team to take on the challenge of reviving the fortunes of the once-dominant force in English soccer.
Just three months after announcing a deal to lead the Americans through the 2030 World Cup, the U.S. Soccer Federation announced Pochettino would leave for Old Trafford next week. The 20-time English champions are in the relegation zone after 10 games of the Premier League season.
He will take over before the November 22 match at Liverpool, becoming United’s eighth permanent coach or manager since club great Alex Ferguson retired in 2013.
United announced the hiring of the 54-year-old Argentine a day after dismissing Michael Carrick, who led the team to one Premier League win, five draws and four defeats in their worst league start in 40 years. It is 18th in the English top division which has 20 teams.
Pochettino and his assistants will remain with Team USA for the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals against Haiti on Saturday and Tuesday.
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