# USMNT rumors: U.S. Soccer dreaming big with Pep Guardiola as Mauricio Pochettino eyes Manchester United > HelixNews · Web page: https://helixnews.one/story/1344731 · All pages for agents: https://helixnews.one/llms.txt 9 outlets covering · First listed: Yahoo Sports, Nov 11, 2026, 3:02 PM · Read it: USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly close to agreeing to a deal to become the next manager of Manchester United, replacing Michael Carrick. And while that may be a sizable blow, U.S. Soccer reportedly already have plans in place. They intend to lure none other than former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola to replace the outgoing ## Who's covering it In the order they published: - Nov 10, 2026, 10:10 AM: [Mauricio Pochettino interested in leaving USMNT job for Manchester United]() — Guardian (Newspaper, United Kingdom) Coach’s contract has release clause of about $10mUnited expected to sack Michael Carrick after awful startUS men’s national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino is interested in a move to Manchester United, multiple sources told the Guardian, with those same sources characterizing the interest as mutual.United are expected to sack their head coach, Michael Carrick, after a disastrous start to their season which leaves them at risk of relegation from the Premier League, their worst opening to a campaign in four decades. - Nov 11, 2026, 4:59 AM: [Is Mauricio Pochettino The Right Man For The Manchester United Job?]() — Forbes (Magazine, United States) Mauricio Pochettino has been strongly linked with a move to Manchester United with Michael Carrick under pressure. - Nov 11, 2026, 9:09 AM: [U.S. men's soccer coach Mauricio Pochettino nearing deal with Manchester United: Reports]() — Washington Times (Newspaper, United States) The U.S. men's soccer team may be looking for a new manager in the near future. - Nov 11, 2026, 1:11 PM: [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]() — 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, 2:20 PM: [Manchester United make formal contact with U.S. Soccer over Mauricio Pochettino]() — The Athletic (Sports, United States) U.S. Soccer would require the Argentine's buyout, worth in the region of $10million (£7.4m), be paid to release him from his contract. - Nov 11, 2026, 2:25 PM: [U.S. Soccer ‘Targets’ the Legendary Pep Guardiola As Mauricio Pochettino’s Successor]() — Sports Illustrated (Sports, United States) The Spaniard has been a free agent since leaving Manchester City last season. - Nov 11, 2026, 3:02 PM: [USMNT rumors: U.S. Soccer dreaming big with Pep Guardiola as Mauricio Pochettino eyes Manchester United]() — Yahoo Sports (Sports, United States) USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly close to agreeing to a deal to become the next manager of Manchester United, replacing Michael Carrick. And while that may be a sizable blow, U.S. Soccer reportedly already have plans in place. They intend to lure none other than former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola to replace the outgoing - Nov 11, 2026, 3:54 PM: [USMNT eyeing Pep Guardiola as top target if Mauricio Pochettino bolts for Manchester United]() — NY Post (Newspaper, United States) Developments surrounding Pochettino’s potential departure have developed rapidly this week, just as the USMNT opened camp in Georgia ahead of two Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal matches.