The possible candidates to replace Mauricio Pochettino as next USMNT coach

Mauricio Pochettino is leaving the United States men’s national team to manage Manchester United, prompting U.S. Soccer to consider who should take charge next. The appointment matters because the new coach will be responsible for guiding the team through the current World Cup cycle.

The article names six possible candidates: U.S. under-23 coach Steve Cherundolo, Nashville manager B.J. Callaghan, former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, Real Sociedad coach Xabi Alonso, Roberto Martínez and Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann. Callaghan’s Nashville side won this season’s Supporters’ Shield with a league-record 77 points; Guardiola has won three Champions League titles, while Cherundolo led LAFC to both the Supporters’ Shield and MLS Cup in 2022. Their experience ranges from MLS and U.S. national-team roles to major European clubs and international sides.