USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino reportedly among top candidates to join Manchester United if Michael Carrick is fired

USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly one of the top candidates to become Manchester United manager if Michael Carrick is dismissed. Pochettino signed a contract extension this summer to remain with the United States national team through the 2030 World Cup, but that deal reportedly contains a $10 million release clause that could facilitate a departure. The report was published on November 10, 2026.