The United States men’s national team is heading into a big game with the search for a new coach.
With Mauricio Pochettino in advanced talks to succeed Michael Carrick at Manchester United, the United States Soccer Association is planning to make Pep Guardiola “a top target” for the vacant men’s national team coaching job, according to a report from The Athletic on Wednesday.
Guardiola is regarded as one of the greatest managers in the history of European football, having won 40 titles with FC Barcelona (2008-2012), FC Bayern Munich (2013-2016) and Manchester City FC (2016-2026) in 17 years, including three Champions League titles and three Champions League titles, six Champions League titles. Guardiola left City at the end of the 2025-26 season after saying he no longer had the “energy” to compete for Premier League titles.
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Guardiola is not currently managing a club, instead serving as ambassador and global club advisor to the City Football Group, which includes Manchester City, Girona, Melbourne and New York City FC.
Manchester United have not officially sacked Carrick, nor have they made official contact with US Soccer about Pochettino’s contract. Pochettino is expected to coach the US men’s national team in their upcoming Concacaf Nations League quarter-final against Haiti.
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