As Mauricio Pochettino prepares to leave for Manchester United, USMNT players are giving him a fitting farewell
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Key Points:
- Mauricio Pochettino is set to leave his role as U.S. men's national team coach after the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals to take over as Manchester United manager.
- Despite the distraction of his impending departure, the U.S. team delivered a dominant 6-0 win over Haiti in the first leg, extending their winning streak to five matches.
- Players expressed gratitude and respect for Pochettino, acknowledging his positive impact on the team and their development during his 26-month tenure.
- Christian Pulisic scored twice, moving up to fourth on the U.S. all-time scoring list with 35 goals, while other key contributors included Weston McKennie, Folarin Balogun, Auston Trusty, and Julian Hall.
- Pochettino emphasized his full commitment to the upcoming second leg in Cincinnati, aiming to finish his tenure on a high note despite already having a commanding lead.
