Who should be the USMNT's next coach? Here are 11 replacements for Pochettino

The article focuses on the uncertainty surrounding U.S. men’s national team coach Mauricio Pochettino after the Americans were eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Contract talks are underway, and U.S. Soccer CEO JT Batson said Pochettino and his assistant Jesus Perez have been supporting long-term planning even after the team’s exit. Batson told ESPN that the pair spent time working with a U.S. youth national team player and helped shape elements of the athletes’ village at the national training center based on their experience at Tottenham, Chelsea, and PSG. Pochettino has reportedly been linked with jobs at AC Milan, Real Madrid, and in the Premier League, while ESPN reported there is no specific timeline for a decision. If he departs, ESPN analysts list 11 potential replacement candidates, starting with Steve Cherundolo.