USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino linked to Manchester United job
The gist
Reports name USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino a leading candidate to replace Michael Carrick at Manchester United.
His U.S. Soccer deal runs to 2030, with a reported $10 million buyout.
How it unfolded
- Aug 3, 2026U.S. Soccer and Pochettino agree a new contract keeping him as USMNT head coach through 2030.
- Nov 9, 2026Reports emerge naming Pochettino a leading candidate to replace Michael Carrick at Manchester United; The Athletic says the club is expected to consider him.
- Nov 10, 2026The Athletic and ESPN report a buyout clause of about $10 million in his U.S. Soccer contract, with millions more needed to buy out his assistant coaches.
Key terms
- USMNT
- The national soccer team representing the United States in men's international competition, governed by the U.S. Soccer Federation.
- buyout
- A contract clause letting an employee end the contract by paying a set fee, often paid by a new employer.
- Concacaf Nations League
- A continental men's national team soccer competition organized by CONCACAF for North America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Source: Wikipedia