Guardiola in line to coach the US national team

Spanish coach Pep Guardiola is on the radar of the United States Soccer Federation, which is looking to hire him to lead the national team in the upcoming phase.

Maurício Pochettino is reportedly close to leaving his role as head coach of the United States national team, amid rumors of him taking over at Manchester United, prompting the US federation to search for a big name to succeed him.

According to "The Athletic", Guardiola tops the list of potential targets for the US federation, in a move that reflects the ambition of officials to hire a world-class coach, should Mauricio Pochettino's departure from his position be confirmed.

Signing the former Manchester City manager is an ambitious step for American football, especially since Guardiola has extensive coaching experience at the highest levels, making him one of the most prominent names considered to lead the national team in the upcoming period.