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11/13 06:04 CST Man United hires Mauricio Pochettino, who leaves US job with
task of reviving former power
Man United hires Mauricio Pochettino, who leaves US job with task of reviving
former power
By JAMES ROBSON and RONALD BLUM
AP Sports Writers
FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. (AP) --- Mauricio Pochettino was hired as Manchester United's
head coach on Friday, agreeing to leave his job with the U.S. national team to
take on the challenge of reviving the fortunes of English soccer's once
dominant force.
Just three months after announcing a contract to lead the Americans through the
2030 World Cup, the U.S. Soccer Federation said Pochettino will depart next
next week for Old Trafford. The 20-time English champion is in the relegation
zone after 10 games of the Premier League season.
He will take over ahead of the Nov. 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 one day after firing
Michael Carrick, who led the team to one Premier League win, five draws and
four losses for its worst league start in 40 years. It is 18th in England's
20-team top division.
Pochettino and his assistants will remain with the U.S. team for the CONCACAF
Nations League quarterfinals against Haiti on Saturday and Tuesday.
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AP Sports Writer Charles Odum in Fayetteville, Georgia, contributed to this
report.
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Robson reported from Manchester, England, and Blum from New York.
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James Robson is at https://x.com/jamesalanrobson
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