Mauricio Pochettino starts final matches as US men's team coach

Mauricio Pochettino has started his final matches as head coach of the United States men's national team before moving to Manchester United. U.S. Soccer announced his departure on Friday, setting up his last games on the touchline.

The Match

The team is playing Haiti in a Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal. This series includes two games to decide the winner. The first leg takes place in Miami with Haiti playing as the home team. The second leg moves to Cincinnati, where the United States will host.

Next Steps

After these games end, Pochettino will move back to England. He will return to the Premier League to manage Manchester United.

Context

Football managers often finish their current commitments with national teams or clubs before officially taking over a new job. The Concacaf Nations League brings together national teams from North America, Central America, and the Caribbean for regional competition.