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Mauricio Pochettino Departs as USMNT Head Coach

Golazo Newsroom · Friday, 13 November 2026 at 18:00

Mauricio Pochettino Departs as USMNT Head Coach
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  • Mauricio Pochettino has officially stepped down as the head coach of the United States national team.
  • The coach became visibly emotional during his farewell press conference.
  • Pochettino addressed the federation officials during his final remarks.

Mauricio Pochettino has officially concluded his tenure as head coach of the United States national team. The departure was confirmed during a press conference held specifically to address his exit from the position.

According to kicker, the event was marked by significant emotion. Pochettino was visibly overcome with tears while addressing the media and those in attendance.

During the conference, the outgoing coach took the opportunity to deliver a personal message of gratitude and farewell to the officials representing the United States soccer federation.

Data source: kicker, Foto: Bryan Berlin / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Updated Friday, 13 November 2026 at 18:00

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