Roberto Martinez emerges as potential candidate for USMNT head coach

The United States Soccer Federation has initiated a search for a new head coach following reports that Mauricio Pochettino is set to depart to manage Manchester United. Pochettino is expected to replace Michael Carrick at the English club, leaving the U.S. national team coaching position vacant.

Among the candidates identified by the U.S. federation is 53-year-old Spanish manager Roberto Martinez. Martinez, who brings significant international experience from his previous roles with the national teams of Belgium and Portugal, is currently without a team. His career includes a notable third-place finish with Belgium at the 2018 World Cup. His tenure with Portugal concluded after the most recent summer World Cup, where he was succeeded by Jorge Jesus.

The federation is currently evaluating multiple options to fill the vacancy as part of their broader leadership transitions. No official appointment has been confirmed, and the organization is expected to continue its search process before making a formal announcement regarding the new head coach.