Pochettino's Man United links cloud USMNT buildup to Haiti clash

U.S. Men's National Team manager Mauricio Pochettino led training as usual on Wednesday at the Arthur M. Blank US Soccer National Training Center in Fayetteville, Georgia, even as reports linked him to a move to Manchester United, according to Goal and Tribuna. Pochettino, described as 'all smiles,' greeted players and staff and introduced three U.S. U20 call-ups — goalkeeper Kayne Rizvanovich, Pedro Guimares and Jaidyn Contreras — during a pre-session huddle, Goal reported. Reports from England say Manchester United executives met in Monaco on Wednesday and concluded change was needed, with Michael Carrick set to be dismissed, possibly Thursday, to make way for Pochettino. Goal reported that terms have reportedly been agreed between the club and the coach, though a buyout of roughly $10 million for Pochettino and an additional $2 million for his staff would need to be resolved. U.S. Soccer remains a third party to any deal. The USMNT is scheduled to face Haiti on Saturday in a CONCACAF Nations League match. Potential interim options reportedly include U-23 coach Steve Cherundolo, who is in Spain, and U-20 boss Gonzalo Segares. Pochettino is set to hold a pregame press conference Friday.