U.S. Soccer eyes Pep Guardiola as coach
The gist
U.S. Soccer is expected to make Pep Guardiola a top target if Mauricio Pochettino leaves for Manchester United.
The USMNT job could open within months, but landing Guardiola is seen as difficult.
How it unfolded
- 2025 -05Guardiola said of his City exit: "After my contract with City, I'm going to stop. I'm sure," adding he would take a break and was not retiring.
- May 15, 2026La Gazzetta dello Sport reported Guardiola was a credible candidate for the Italy job and keen on a national team role.
- Jul 22, 2026Italy FA chief Giovanni Malago confirmed talks with Guardiola over the head coach role, saying "it is not certain that this thing will go through."
Key terms
- U.S. Soccer
- The official governing body of soccer in the United States, a nonprofit and full FIFA member.
- USMNT
- The national soccer team representing the United States in men's international competition, governed by the U.S. Soccer Federation.
- Concacaf Nations League
- A continental men's national team soccer competition organized by CONCACAF for North America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Source: Wikipedia