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Pochettino expected to lead US in Nations League games before Manchester United move

Pochettino expected to lead US in Nations League games before Manchester United move

Summary

Mauricio Pochettino is expected to coach the U.S. men’s national team in its two Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals against Haiti before potentially moving to Manchester United. United has contacted U.S. Soccer about hiring him after dismissing Michael Carrick, and Pochettino and his representatives have worked out details of a proposed agreement.

Key Facts

  • The United States is scheduled to play Haiti on Saturday in Miami and on Tuesday in Cincinnati.
  • Pochettino has led U.S. training this week at the federation’s facility outside Atlanta.
  • Manchester United has approached U.S. Soccer about hiring Pochettino.
  • Pochettino and his representatives have discussed terms for a proposed agreement with United.
  • United would owe a $10 million buyout clause to hire Pochettino.
  • His longtime assistant coaches are also expected to move with him, at additional cost.
  • U.S. striker Folarin Balogun said he would prefer to keep the current arrangement.
  • U.S. defender Antonee Robinson said he was focused on the upcoming match and training.
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