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Auston Trusty's first game back since losing his dad last month, and he puts the U.S. ahead of Haiti off a Sebastian Berhalter set piece. His second USMNT goal. bbc.co.uk/sport/articles/cxn… xitter.gq/USMNT/status/212172163…

Pochettino's USMNT line: 21 wins in 35. A Gold Cup final. The first World Cup knockout win since 2002. More World Cup wins than any USMNT coach. Haiti tomorrow in Miami is his second-to-last. Cherundolo takes the December camp. ussoccer.com/stories/2026/11… xitter.gq/USMNT/status/212121151…

Friday Rumor Roundup: Americans in Europe, Nov 6 to 12. Pochettino is going to Manchester United, and two Americans landed on United's reported list this week. Here's what's sourced and how far I'd trust it. 1. Folarin Balogun, Monaco. In his own words at USMNT camp Thursday: "I'm sure in the upcoming transfer windows, I'll look to leave again." 152 Ligue 1 minutes in six games, no starts. TEAMtalk says his camp told United that Pochettino makes Old Trafford "somewhat" more appealing, and that Monaco are open to selling in January. The exit intent is on the record. The United part is one outlet. 2. Gabriel Wesseh, 18, Fredrikstad. Tom Bogert (The Athletic) reported Monday that City Football Group and Strasbourg are scouting him. Thursday, Florian Plettenberg (Sky Germany) reported that Wolfsburg have opened talks for January. Fredriksstad Blad says the ownership groups behind Man City and Chelsea have both been at the stadium to watch him. 3 goals, 2 assists in 12 Eliteserien games, under contract to 2030. Early talks, good sources. 3. Chris Richards, Crystal Palace. Inter are interested, per Italian outlets (L'Interista, Tuttosport). Football Insider says Palace won't sell in January. He's played all 900 Premier League minutes and his contract ends June 2027. Next summer is the real story. 4. Joe Scally, Gladbach. His contract also ends in 2027. The Rheinische Post (via Ligainsider) says Gladbach would sell in January for the right offer, at €2-4m. BILD says the club has to decide whether to cash in now. Five goal involvements, the most on the team. No suitor named. 5. Alex Freeman, Villarreal. TEAMtalk says United are "keeping close tabs." Interest only, and his contract runs to 2032. 6. Jack Rudoni, Coventry (uncapped, England-eligible). Football Insider has Everton "ready to pounce" next summer, with Leeds also interested. The Coventry Telegraph's view: selling him mid-survival fight makes no sense. 3 goals in 10 PL games. 7. Yunus Musah, Milan. Calciomercato says Milan have opened first talks on an extension. His deal runs to 2028. Early, no figures. Also: West Brom boss James Morrison on George Campbell's contract talks: "I think he deserves it." No new MLS-to-Europe moves from the US beat this week. Balogun: espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/5… United/TEAMtalk: teamtalk.com/manchester-unit… Wesseh: xitter.gq/Plettigoal/status/2120… xitter.gq/tombogert/status/21198… Richards: footballinsider247.com/cryst… Scally: ligainsider.de/joe-scally_23… Rudoni: coventrytelegraph.net/sport/… Musah: calciomercato.com/liste/mila… Campbell: expressandstar.com/sport/foo… Minutes and contracts: FotMob. -jake.

Sergiño Dest is out of both Haiti games and back to PSV tomorrow. U.S. Soccer calls it a minor injury, held out as a precaution. PSV says he felt it against SC Cambuur. No replacement called in. The roster stands at 24. ussoccer.com/stories/2026/11… psv.nl/en/media/artikel/nieu…

Who's available now that United have moved for Pochettino -- and who could replace him with the USMNT. Manchester United are 18th with one win in 10 league games. BBC Sport reports Pochettino is ready to accept their offer once Michael Carrick's future is settled, with terms more or less agreed. United would owe US Soccer $10m to release him, and talkSPORT puts the total with his staff at about $12m. Who's out of work right now: Eddie Howe left Newcastle in July after a 12th-place finish. Before that: the League Cup and two top-five finishes. The Guardian says he turned down an approach from Palace. Newcastle would be owed about £3m (i Paper). Antonio Conte left Napoli this summer, 12 months after winning Serie A. On Oct 23 he said no talks were at an advanced stage. Arne Slot was sacked by Liverpool on May 30, a year after winning the Premier League. They finished fifth. Kieran McKenna walked away from Ipswich in June after three promotions in four seasons. A club that hires him before next July owes Ipswich £8m (BBC). Thomas Frank is the leading candidate at Crystal Palace, per the Guardian. Sean Dyche and Vítor Pereira are the alternatives it names. Two who won't be coming back soon: Pep Guardiola's agent says he won't coach this season, and Ernesto Valverde is on a sabbatical. If Pochettino goes, the Guardian names Steve Cherundolo and BJ Callaghan as domestic options. Two free agents know MLS: Wilfried Nancy won MLS Cup with Columbus in 2023, and NYCFC let Pascal Jansen go on Sunday. Sources: bbc.com/sport/football/artic… talksport.com/football/47010… theguardian.com/football/202… bbc.com/sport/football/artic… theguardian.com/football/202… inews.co.uk/sport/football/e… sportmediaset.mediaset.it/me… bbc.com/sport/football/artic… bbc.co.uk/sport/football/art… dailysports.net/news/it-has-… goal.com/en/lists/ernesto-va… mlssoccer.com/news/columbus-… newyorkcityfc.com/news/head-… -jake.

What it costs to hire each name: Pochettino: ~$10m release clause, more with his staff. McKenna: £8m to Ipswich before next July. Howe: ~£3m to Newcastle. Conte and Slot: no club to pay. theguardian.com/football/202… bbc.co.uk/sport/football/art… inews.co.uk/sport/football/e…

Who's available now that United have moved for Pochettino -- and who could replace him with the USMNT. Manchester United are 18th with one win in 10 league games. BBC Sport reports Pochettino is ready to accept their offer once Michael Carrick's future is settled, with terms more or less agreed. United would owe US Soccer $10m to release him, and talkSPORT puts the total with his staff at about $12m. Who's out of work right now: Eddie Howe left Newcastle in July after a 12th-place finish. Before that: the League Cup and two top-five finishes. The Guardian says he turned down an approach from Palace. Newcastle would be owed about £3m (i Paper). Antonio Conte left Napoli this summer, 12 months after winning Serie A. On Oct 23 he said no talks were at an advanced stage. Arne Slot was sacked by Liverpool on May 30, a year after winning the Premier League. They finished fifth. Kieran McKenna walked away from Ipswich in June after three promotions in four seasons. A club that hires him before next July owes Ipswich £8m (BBC). Thomas Frank is the leading candidate at Crystal Palace, per the Guardian. Sean Dyche and Vítor Pereira are the alternatives it names. Two who won't be coming back soon: Pep Guardiola's agent says he won't coach this season, and Ernesto Valverde is on a sabbatical. If Pochettino goes, the Guardian names Steve Cherundolo and BJ Callaghan as domestic options. Two free agents know MLS: Wilfried Nancy won MLS Cup with Columbus in 2023, and NYCFC let Pascal Jansen go on Sunday. Sources: bbc.com/sport/football/artic… talksport.com/football/47010… theguardian.com/football/202… bbc.com/sport/football/artic… theguardian.com/football/202… inews.co.uk/sport/football/e… sportmediaset.mediaset.it/me… bbc.com/sport/football/artic… bbc.co.uk/sport/football/art… dailysports.net/news/it-has-… goal.com/en/lists/ernesto-va… mlssoccer.com/news/columbus-… newyorkcityfc.com/news/head-… -jake.

If Pochettino goes to United, the Guardian names Steve Cherundolo and BJ Callaghan as domestic options. One more name: Wilfried Nancy is out of work. He won MLS Cup with Columbus in 2023. theguardian.com/football/202… mlssoccer.com/news/columbus-…

Three Premier League title winners are out of work. Guardiola left City after six titles. Conte won it with Chelsea in 2017 and left Napoli this summer. Slot was sacked in May, a year after winning it. independent.co.uk/sport/foot… bbc.com/sport/football/artic… bbc.com/sport/football/artic…

U.S. Soccer pulled the U-17s out of the World Cup in Qatar, citing the State Department's Level 3 advisory. Players were told today. They were set to open vs. Montenegro on Nov. 21. A 21-man roster named last week, with nowhere to go. espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/5…

Chris Richards and Zavier Gozo's Crystal Palace are bottom. The Guardian says the decision to sack Pierre Sage was made Sunday but isn't announced. Thomas Frank leads the field. Eddie Howe is believed to have turned down an approach. theguardian.com/football/202…

Pablo Maurer and Jamie Jackson report mutual interest between Pochettino and Manchester United. His USMNT deal, signed in August, has a release clause of about $10 million. The Haiti series starts Saturday in Miami regardless. theguardian.com/football/202…