Reports link Mauricio Pochettino to Manchester United amid USMNT camp

Reports link Pochettino to Manchester United

Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly a leading candidate to replace Michael Carrick as Manchester United manager, with several outlets reporting mutual interest and the BBC saying the U.S. men’s national team coach is open to the job. The position is not officially vacant, though reports say Carrick could be dismissed.

Pochettino is with the USMNT ahead of its Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal against Haiti, with matches scheduled for Nov. 14 and Nov. 17. He signed an extension through the 2030 World Cup in August, but reports say his contract includes a release clause of about $10 million. Pochettino has previously interviewed for the Manchester United job, and in September said a four-year contract did not guarantee he would stay for its full term.

Gotham move semifinal to 5,000-seat Icahn Stadium

Gotham FC will host the Kansas City Current in its NWSL semifinal at Icahn Stadium on Randall’s Island on Nov. 15, relocating from Sports Illustrated Stadium because of poor field conditions. Icahn holds about 5,000 fans, compared with 25,000 at Gotham’s usual home. The club said it exhausted options before deciding to move the match.

The condition of the Sports Illustrated Stadium pitch drew criticism after Gotham’s quarterfinal win over Seattle. Gotham coach Juan Carlos Amoros apologized, and The Equalizer confirmed the club was fined $10,000 for the field after its regular-season finale. The Washington Spirit will host the Utah Royals at Audi Field on Nov. 14.

Joey Saputo starts sale process for CF Montréal

CF Montréal chairman Joey Saputo has launched a structured process to sell the club after more than three decades of Saputo family ownership. The family has hired BMO Capital Markets as lead financial adviser and National Bank of Canada Capital Markets as co-adviser. The club says its day-to-day operations and staff will remain unchanged during the process.

Saputo said the family prefers a buyer committed to keeping the club in Montréal, but he did not rule out relocation if no suitable local buyer emerges. He declined to estimate a sale price or set a timeline.

Sporting Kansas City and Toronto FC dismiss coaches

Sporting Kansas City parted ways with Raphael Wicky after finishing last in the Western Conference and 29th in the Supporters’ Shield standings with 26 points. The club missed the playoffs for a third straight season. Assistant coaches Edu Rubio and Ash Wallace also will not return in 2027.

Toronto FC also dismissed Robin Fraser after finishing 12th in the Eastern Conference for the second consecutive season and missing the playoffs. General manager Jason Hernandez said the club will begin a search for a new head coach immediately. Assistants Neil Emblen, Wolde Harris and Jase Kim also departed.

Louisville City and Charleston Battery rally to reach USL final

Louisville City FC and the Charleston Battery both came from multi-goal deficits to advance in Saturday’s USL Championship Eastern Conference semifinals. Louisville overturned a two-goal deficit against Miami FC, scoring three times in the second half to win.

Charleston rallied from three goals down against Hartford Athletic, the first team to advance from a three-goal deficit in USL Championship playoff history. The two comebacks marked the first time in league playoff history that two teams overcame deficits of at least two goals on the same night.

Jordan Silkowitz named NWSL Goalkeeper of the Year finalist

Bay FC goalkeeper Jordan Silkowitz is one of three finalists for the 2026 NWSL Goalkeeper of the Year award, the first Bay FC goalkeeper to reach the finalist stage. Fans can vote through Nov. 11 at 5 p.m. PT, and the winner will be announced at the NWSL awards on Nov. 18.

Silkowitz made 115 saves, the second-highest single-season total in league history, and recorded seven clean sheets, a club record. Her 72.26% save percentage ranked fifth among goalkeepers who played at least half their team’s matches.

Neil Pierre’s Denmark loan preceded Philadelphia Union breakthrough

Philadelphia Union defender Neil Pierre returned from a loan at Denmark’s Lyngby, where he played right back, scored four goals in 10 appearances and helped the club earn promotion to the Danish Superliga. The 19-year-old has since earned his first USMNT camp call-up.

Lyngby co-manager Andreas Bjelland said the loan gave Pierre more senior minutes while he developed his game. Pierre described the club as welcoming him into the team, saying that support helped him gain confidence on and off the field.