# U.S. Soccer ‘Targets’ the Legendary Pep Guardiola As Mauricio Pochettino’s Successor

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5 outlets covering · First listed: Sports Illustrated, Nov 11, 2026, 2:25 PM · Read it: <https://www.si.com/soccer/us-soccer-targets-pep-guardiola-mauricio-pochettino-successor>

The Spaniard has been a free agent since leaving Manchester City last season.

## Who's covering it

In the order they published:

- Nov 11, 2026, 12:58 PM: [Pep Guardiola expected to be a top USMNT target if Manchester United snares Pochettino](<https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7773820/2026/11/11/pep-guardiola-pochettino-manchester-united-usmnt-coach-candidate/>) — The Athletic (Sports, United States)
  U.S. Soccer could take another big swing for its men's national team if Mauricio Pochettino leaves for Manchester United
- Nov 11, 2026, 1:11 PM: [USMNT coaching candidates: Could Pep Guardiola potentially replace Mauricio Pochettino?](<https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/usmnt-coaching-candidates-could-pep-guardiola-potentially-replace-mauricio-pochettino/>) — CBS Sports (Sports, United States)
  With a potential vacancy, U.S. Soccer must decide between another massive international splash and or perhaps somebody with MLS ties
- Nov 11, 2026, 1:57 PM: [Pep Guardiola Will Reportedly Be 'A Top Target' To Replace Mauricio Pochettino With USA](<https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/pep-guardiola-will-reportedly-a-top-target-replace-mauricio-pochettino-usa>) — Fox Sports (Sports, United States)
  The United States men's national team is going big-game hunting with its search for a new head coach.
- Nov 11, 2026, 2:14 PM: [‘Give him a blank cheque’ – U.S. Soccer fans react as Pep Guardiola reported to be a top target to replace Pochettino](<https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/him-blank-cheque-u-soccer-201424015.html>) — Yahoo Sports (Sports, United States)
  The U. S. Men’s National Soccer team coach is expected to be a role that is going to be heavily discussed in the coming days, and Pep Guardiola is expected to be a part of it, as reports suggest that he is a top target for the position.
- Nov 11, 2026, 2:25 PM: [U.S. Soccer ‘Targets’ the Legendary Pep Guardiola As Mauricio Pochettino’s Successor](<https://www.si.com/soccer/us-soccer-targets-pep-guardiola-mauricio-pochettino-successor>) — Sports Illustrated (Sports, United States)
  The Spaniard has been a free agent since leaving Manchester City last season.
