Manchester United contacts U.S. Soccer about hiring Mauricio Pochettino
Manchester United has reached out to the U.S. Soccer Federation to discuss appointing USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino as its next manager, pending the departure of current interim coach Michael Carrick.
Manchester United has formally contacted the U.S. Soccer Federation regarding the possible appointment of USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino as the club's permanent manager, a source told Yahoo Sports on Wednesday. The club is expected to meet its senior officials later on Wednesday to decide the future of interim coach Michael Carring, and a decision on Carrick's status is seen as the key factor for moving forward with Pochettino.
Pochettino, who signed a contract extension with the United States team that runs through the 2030 World Cup, would require a release fee of about $10 million, according to reports. The Argentine manager has previously led Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain, and guided the United States to the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup.
The United States team is preparing for CONCACAF Nations League quarter-final matches against Haiti later this week, and it is not yet clear whether Pochettino will be present for those games or who would replace him if he departs for Manchester United.
USMNT players have acknowledged the speculation about a possible move but have downplayed the reports. Carrick is slated to conduct training with the squad on Wednesday while the club finalizes its decision.