USMNT Faces Haiti in Concacaf Nations League as Mauricio Pochettino Departs for Manchester United
The U.S. men's national team prepares to face Haiti in the Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals in Miami, amid confirmation that head coach Mauricio Pochettino will step down.
⚽Soccer in the USPhoto: The Athletic
Key points
- USMNT plays Haiti in the Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals in Miami
- Kickoff is set for 4:30 pm ET / 1:30 pm PT
- Mauricio Pochettino is leaving his post after a two-year tenure to manage Manchester United
The United States men's national team takes the pitch in Miami for a crucial Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal matchup against Haiti, with kickoff scheduled for 4:30 p.m. ET (1:30 p.m. PT). However, the fixture is heavily overshadowed by major off-field news regarding the program's leadership.
Head coach Mauricio Pochettino is set to conclude his two-year tenure in the coming days, departing the national team setup to take over as manager of Premier League club Manchester United. The sudden transition brings an abrupt end to Pochettino's time leading the American squad just ahead of the opening whistle in South Florida.
Despite the high-profile coaching shakeup, the team must shift its focus to the pitch as they battle Haiti for advancement in the regional tournament. Coverage of both the unfolding management changes and the quarterfinal action will continue throughout the day.
What to watch next: How the USMNT squad performs on the field under the shadow of a changing coaching staff.
Source The Athletic — nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/haiti-vs-usmnt-live-updates-pochett… ↗
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