Pochettino's United Links Cloud USMNT's Nations League Series vs Haiti
Manchester United reportedly want the USMNT coach, raising questions over who leads the U.S. against Haiti this month.
Mauricio Pochettino is Manchester United's preferred choice to replace Michael Carrick as head coach, potentially disrupting the United States' preparations for its Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal series against Haiti, according to en.as.com. The U.S. faces Haiti in Miami on Saturday, Nov. 14, with the second leg in Cincinnati three days later. As of the reports, Carrick had not been officially relieved of his duties, though that was expected imminently; until his departure is official, Pochettino would not depart. The Argentine is said to have held talks with United, who had not yet contacted U.S. Soccer, per The Athletic. Reports cite a release clause of more than $10 million, a figure that would rise if assistants Jesús Pérez and Miguel D'Agostino also moved. Should Pochettino and his staff leave, Steve Cherundolo, in charge of the U.S. U23 team since July, would be a logical successor, though he is at a training camp in Spain. Per thestatszone.com, Haiti qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and won three of four Nations League Group A matches last month, but will be unable to play home games in the tie.