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Pochettino's USMNT tenure had ups, downs and an ever-present mercenary feel

Mauricio Pochettino delivered some highs during his time in charge of the USMNT, but his focus never appeared to stray too far from a return to Europe.

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Moreno: Pochettino had 'one foot out the door' before World Cup

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Pochettino joins Man United

In Pochettino, Man United finally have a proper manager

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Recap: USMNT's Pochettino in tears as he agrees to join Man United

Onuoha: Man United's two-year deal for Pochettino makes sense

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Emotional Pochettino says bye to USMNT after accepting new role

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Pochettino explains why he decided to join Man United and leave USMNT

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What does Pochettino need to change to make Man United successful?

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Man United sack Carrick

How Carrick won the Man United job, then lost it 10 months later

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How they stack up

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Transfer Talk

Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid tracking Bayern Munich star Michael Olise

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International focus

How will Argentina replace Lionel Messi before 2030 World Cup?

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Around the NWSL

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