USA coach mauricio pochettino tracker: united rumors raise questions as candidates emerge for next cycle
Pochettino’s future remains unsettled
United has not officially fired Carrick and has not made formal contact with U.S. Soccer about Pochettino’s contract. Pochettino is expected to lead the U.S. against Haiti in the Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals and remain on the sideline for at least two more matches. United has the rest of the international break to settle on a replacement before visiting Liverpool on Nov. 22.
Guardiola tops reported list
If the federation favors an American coach, B.J. Callaghan is presented as a leading option. Nashville SC went 23-3-8 in 2026 and earned 77 points, surpassing Inter Miami’s single-season record of 74, set in 2024.
American coaches in contention
Steve Cherundolo, who coaches the U.S. under-23 team ahead of the 2028 Olympics, is also a possible successor. He is overseeing the squad’s first camp of the Olympic cycle in Spain, where the U-23s are playing Scotland and Ukraine.
Key points
- Pochettino’s U.S. contract runs through the 2030 World Cup and reportedly has a buyout near $10 million.
- United has not officially fired Carrick or formally contacted U.S. Soccer about Pochettino.
- Pep Guardiola is reportedly a leading U.S. Soccer target if Pochettino leaves.
- B.J. Callaghan, Michael Bradley, Steve Cherundolo, Wilfried Nancy and Roberto Martinez are also discussed as candidates.