What happened: Mauricio Pochettino confirmed he will depart the United States men's national team to take over as manager of Manchester United following Tuesday's match against Haiti. Addressing his exit, Pochettino stated that the national team program possesses an amazing future in this country.

Why it matters: Pochettino's departure finalizes his move to Old Trafford on a 2½-year contract to guide the Premier League club. For U.S. Soccer, the vacancy initiates an immediate managerial search ahead of the 2026 World Cup cycle, with Pep Guardiola targeted as a prospective candidate.

What to watch: The United States hosts Haiti on Tuesday in Cincinnati for the second leg of the Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals. Pochettino will officially take charge at Manchester United upon the conclusion of the match.