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Mauricio Pochettino asked the US to believe in his project. Did he believe in it himself?

Mauricio Pochettino's USMNT tenure ends with zero trophies and a $10M buyout question after a rough week for U.S. Soccer.

By · Published November 14, 2026  16:17 UTC · Updated November 14, 2026  18:24 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: Mauricio Pochettino's USMNT tenure ends with zero trophies and a $10M buyout question after a rough week for U.S. Soccer.
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U.S. Soccer's plans hit a crossbar this week as Mauricio Pochettino's tenure with the USMNT concludes without silverware, leaving a $10 million buyout clause unresolved. The New York Times frames his legacy as complicated, noting progress but zero trophies, while The Guardian questions whether Pochettino himself believed in the project he asked the U.S. to trust.

Coverage from Sportico.com, Yahoo Sports, Soccer America, The New York Times, and The Guardian examines the fallout. Yahoo Sports reports U.S. Soccer is staying mum on whether the $10M buyout will fund the next coach. Soccer America highlights JT Batson's commentary on the benefactor factor in the head coaching role. The New York Times and The Guardian both analyze the mixed legacy of progress without hardware.

The immediate focus shifts to the coaching search and whether the buyout funds will be redirected. U.S. Soccer's silence on the $10M allocation and the next appointment timeline are the key open questions as the federation navigates its next move ahead of the 2026 World Cup cycle.

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Why did Pochettino's tenure end?

Coverage does not specify the exact reason for the departure, only that his tenure concludes with zero trophies and a $10M buyout clause.

Will the $10M buyout fund the next coach?

Yahoo Sports reports U.S. Soccer is staying mum on whether the buyout will be used for the next coach.

What is the timeline for a new coach?

Coverage does not specify a timeline for the next appointment.

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