Pochettino Expected to Coach USMNT in Nations League Legs vs. Haiti Amid Man United Talks
The U.S. manager will lead both Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal legs against Haiti despite advanced negotiations to join Manchester United, according to reports.
Mauricio Pochettino is expected to remain in charge of the United States men's national team for its two Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal legs against Haiti, according to a report from The New York Times published Wednesday and relayed by Fox Sports and ESPN. Pochettino is reportedly in advanced talks to leave the USMNT to become manager of Manchester United, but the source indicated he will still lead the U.S. for the Haiti ties. The matches mark the United States' first competitive fixtures since the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where the U.S. was eliminated in the round of 16. In the non-competitive matches played since then, the U.S. has gone 4-0, including a 3-0 win over rivals Mexico. If the U.S. wins the quarterfinal against Haiti, it would advance to the semifinals at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles in March. By that stage, Pochettino is expected to be with Manchester United, according to the reporting. The accounts remain based on a single source and have not been officially confirmed by U.S. Soccer, Manchester United or Pochettino.