The USMNT is navigating a coaching transition after Mauricio Pochettino’s linked move to Manchester United; Balogun and Pulisic remain key.
Mauricio Pochettino is set to coach the United States before joining Manchester United, with the US Soccer Federation approving his release and United preparing for him to take charge on November 18. He inherits a struggling United side, while the US team has reached the World Cup knockout stage under his tenure.
Two USMNT stories converge: a rising MLS star scores in back-to-back matches, and captain Tim Ream retires after 16 years. Hall’s MLS form has propelled him onto the national stage, while Ream departs after guiding the team through a modern era; both shape the squad’s immediate future.
Disruptions surrounding Celtic Football Club have intensified following tennis-ball protests aimed at Dermot Desmond at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in St Andrews. Celtic condemns the act and cuts ties with the Celtic Fans Collective, while supporters groups push back and vow further action.
Mauricio Pochettino has reached an agreement to leave the US men’s national team and join Manchester United on a two-and-a-half-year deal, with a release clause around $10 million. The switch follows Michael Carrick’s firing and United’s push to reboot a struggling season. Pochettino will oversee US duties during the Nations League, then take charge at United starting after the international break.