Pochettino's Departure Leaves US Soccer to Choose New Coach

Mauricio Pochettino left the United States men's national team to manage Manchester United, leaving U. Soccer officials to weigh foreign managers and domestic coaches.

Soccer Search for a Successor U. Soccer officials face a critical decision after Pochettino's unexpected departure for the Premier League club.

CNN Español said that nobody could imagine Mauricio Pochettino leaving the United States national team after signing a contract extension announced by U. Soccer through 2030, and even less to take charge of a team in freefall like Manchester United.

The federation must now determine whether to pursue another high-profile foreign manager or hire a domestic coach to guide the team. 'PEP WOULD BE IDEAL!' Will USMNT get Guardiola to Replace Pochettino if he Leaves?

- ESPN UK The candidate pool features several prominent international names alongside established figures from Major League Soccer. Pep Guardiola and Other Candidates Eye US Soccer Post Former Barcelona and Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola spent a sabbatical in New York, where he refined his English and expressed comfort living in the city.

Soccer reportedly placed him at the top of its wishlist to gauge his availability for the post. Mauricio Pochettino To Leave USMNT for Manchester United - Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan & Tim Howard Löw has been out of work for five years following his tenure with Germany from 2006 to 2021.

He stated to the German newspaper Die Zeit that he would consider returning to management if the right conditions materialized. Roberto Martínez brings recent international experience from spells with Belgium and Portugal.

Martínez comes off a couple of successful campaigns with Belgium and Portugal, and given his profile, he could be a coach who fits what the United States is looking for, according to CNN Español. Callaghan emerges as a leading domestic option due to his familiarity with the domestic league and his prior interim stint with the national team before Pochettino's arrival.

Callaghan's current campaign with Nashville has reinforced his credentials within the federation. Former Columbus Crew and Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy also figures in discussions.