# Pep Guardiola to USMNT? Legendary manager emerges as SHOCK candidate to replace Mauricio Pochettino as Man Utd move nears > HelixNews · Web page: https://helixnews.one/story/2031237 · All pages for agents: https://helixnews.one/llms.txt 10 outlets covering · First listed: Yahoo Sports, Nov 12, 2026, 5:57 AM · Read it: Pep Guardiola has emerged as a spectacular candidate to take over the United States men's national team if Mauricio Pochettino leaves for Manchester United. The former Manchester City manager is currently a free agent and has previously expressed a deep admiration for the long-term sporting potential of the country. ## Who's covering it In the order they published: - Nov 11, 2026, 2:46 AM: [Pochettino ready to accept Man Utd offer to replace Carrick]() — BBC Sport (Public broadcaster, United Kingdom) Mauricio Pochettino is ready to accept an offer from Manchester United to become their next head coach. - Nov 11, 2026, 9:41 AM: [What if Pochettino leaves USMNT, joins Man United? Who could replace him?]() — ESPN (Sports, United States) Mauricio Pochettino is the leading contender to take over Manchester United, but where would that leave the USMNT? ESPN asks its analysts. - 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, 2:25 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, 3:54 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. - Nov 11, 2026, 7:13 PM: [Who Is Pep Guardiola, Reported USMNT Managerial Candidate?]() — Forbes (Magazine, United States) If Mauricio Pochettino leaves the USMNT to take over at Manchester United, Pep Guardiola is apparently on the short list of possible replacements. - Nov 12, 2026, 3:50 AM: [Carrick sacked by Man Utd]() — Sky Sports (Sports, United Kingdom) Michael Carrick has been sacked as Manchester United head coach with Mauricio Pochettino lined up to replace him. - Nov 12, 2026, 5:00 AM: [Who will be USMNT's next coach? Top candidates to replace Mauricio Pochettino]() — The Athletic (Sports, United States) Will U.S. Soccer take another big swing? Or will a return to a non-foreign coach be the pick? - Nov 12, 2026, 5:57 AM: [Pep Guardiola to USMNT? Legendary manager emerges as SHOCK candidate to replace Mauricio Pochettino as Man Utd move nears]() — Yahoo Sports (Sports, United States) Pep Guardiola has emerged as a spectacular candidate to take over the United States men's national team if Mauricio Pochettino leaves for Manchester United. The former Manchester City manager is currently a free agent and has previously expressed a deep admiration for the long-term sporting potential of the country.