Pochettino Confirmed as Manchester United Manager, Leaving US Men's National Team After Haiti Games
Photo: The GuardianManchester United confirmed on Friday that Mauricio Pochettino, head coach of the US men's national team, has agreed to a two-and-a-half-year contract to replace Michael Carrick, who was sacked after 10 months in charge. United have won one of their last 11 games, sit in the Premier League relegation zone and had their worst start to a season in four decades. Pochettino will coach the US in a two-leg Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal against Haiti, Saturday in Miami and early next week in Cincinnati, before joining United. His first match is at Liverpool next Sunday. The Daily Mail reported that United agreed to pay more than £10 million to buy out Pochettino and his staff. He had signed a four-year US Soccer deal in August. In the federation's statement, he called representing the US one of the greatest honors of his career. US Soccer CEO JT Batson said in April that the federation regularly reviews succession planning for key roles, including head coach.
The Guardian, on the left, looks at what the departure means for the US: it asks who can replace Pochettino, cites Batson's succession comment and credits him with changing team culture. Its news piece adds that Sir Jim Ratcliffe signed off on United's choice, and that the club only held talks with Pochettino. The right-leaning outlets take different angles. The New York Post leads with a list of possible successors, including U-23 coach Cherundolo, and says the federation must plan for the World Cup cycle. The Daily Mail stresses the buyout figure, Pochettino's age, his farewell quotes and the race to prepare for Liverpool. Both sides agree on the deal and the schedule. CBS Sports, in the alternative group, reported earlier on a reported $10 million exit clause and defender Antonee Robinson's comments.
How the sides differ Left sources focus on how US Soccer will replace him and why United chose him; right sources list candidates or detail the buyout and his statement.
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- The Guardian USMauricio Pochettino’s switch from USA to Manchester United confirmed
- NPRManchester United names USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino as its manager
The Guardian asks who could succeed Pochettino at US Soccer, quoting CEO JT Batson on succession planning, and reports United's selection process, Ratcliffe's sign-off and the club's reasons for choosing him.
- ESPNPochettino's USMNT tenure had ups, downs and an ever-present mercenary feel
- Yahoo SportsMauricio Pochettino in tears as he breaks silence over Manchester United managerial appointment
CBS Sports covers the reported buyout clause, the awkward timing before the Haiti matches and defender Antonee Robinson's comments, while Yahoo Sports briefly reports the appointment after Carrick's sacking.
- Fox NewsShould USA Fans Feel Jilted Over Pochettino's Exit To Manchester United?
- Washington TimesPaywallManchester United hires Mauricio Pochettino, who leaves U.S. job with task of reviving former power
The New York Post profiles candidates to replace Pochettino, while the Daily Mail focuses on the buyout of more than £10 million, his farewell statement and his tight schedule before the Liverpool game.