U.S. Soccer is reportedly considering Pep Guardiola as a potential replacement for Mauricio Pochettino as head coach of the United States men's national team, with Pochettino said to be close to accepting the managerial position at Manchester United.
According to reports, the American federation may attempt to lure the current Manchester City manager to the international stage should Pochettino depart for Old Trafford. Guardiola, widely regarded as one of the most successful coaches in modern football, has won numerous domestic titles and the UEFA Champions League with City since his arrival in 2016.
Pochettino, who previously managed Tottenham Hotspur, Paris Saint-Germain, and Chelsea, has been linked with the Manchester United vacancy for several weeks. The Argentine's potential move would create a vacancy at the USMNT, a role he has held since 2024.
Any approach for Guardiola would represent an ambitious move by U.S. Soccer, though the Spaniard's contract situation at Manchester City and his long-term plans remain uncertain. The 2026 FIFA World Cup, to be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, adds significance to the national team's coaching stability.
