With the USMNT coaching position still vacant, a frenzy of interest has emerged from coaches around the world, each eager to take the helm of the team heading into the 2026 World Cup.
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The United States men's national team coaching position is a highly coveted one, and it's no wonder why. With the World Cup coming to the United States in 2026, the opportunity to coach the host nation is one that many coaches would jump at.
The Coaching Carousel: Coaches Swarm for Coveted USMNT Job
The list of potential candidates is a long and impressive one. It includes some of the biggest names in the coaching world, such as Luis de la Fuente, Gareth Southgate, Mauricio Pochettino, and Pep Guardiola.
However, it's important to note that not all of these candidates are realistic options. De la Fuente, for example, just won the Euros with Spain, and it's hard to imagine him leaving that job to come to the United States. Southgate is in a similar position, having just led England to the Euro final for the second straight time.
Pochettino is a more realistic option, but he's also a big name with a lot of options. He could easily end up at a club like Manchester United or Real Madrid, so the USMNT would have to make a very strong offer to lure him away.
Guardiola is the most unrealistic option of all. He's one of the most successful coaches in the world, and he's unlikely to leave Manchester City anytime soon.
Of course, there are plenty of other qualified coaches out there who would be interested in the USMNT job. Steve Cherundolo, the coach of the LAFC, is one possibility. He's a former USMNT player who has done a great job with LAFC, winning the MLS Cup in 2022.
Another possibility is Patrick Vieira, the former Arsenal and France midfielder who is now the manager of Crystal Palace. Vieira is a young and up-and-coming coach who has a lot of potential.
Ultimately, the decision of who to hire as the next USMNT coach will be up to U.S. Soccer. They will need to weigh the pros and cons of each candidate and make a decision that they believe will give the team the best chance of success in 2026.
