Manchester United hired Pochettino after firing Carrick
What's next: The move leaves the US men's national team searching for a coach before the 2030 World Cup cycle.
Manchester United appointed Mauricio Pochettino as manager after dismissing Michael Carrick, capping a week in which the club weighed a change following poor results and defensive struggles. BBC Sport reported United knew of a $10 million release clause in Pochettino's contract with the United States men's national team, and the Guardian described his exit from the US job as effectively settled. Carrick, who had signed a two-year deal after an interim spell, was unable to survive heavy defeats to Como and Bournemouth despite a three-game stretch that included a win and a draw. Pochettino now takes over a club still trying to stabilize its direction since Alex Ferguson's retirement.