U.S. men's national team coach Mauricio Pochettino will stay through 2030 World Cup
Mauricio Pochettino has signed a contract extension to remain the head coach of the U.S. men's national soccer team through the 2030 World Cup. The decision follows a period of growth for the program and record-breaking viewership during recent tournament play.
Why it matters
This long-term commitment signals U.S. Soccer's intent to stabilize the program and capitalize on the rising popularity of the sport in the United States.
Mauricio Pochettino, the coach of the U.S. men's national soccer team, has signed a new contract to stay on with the team through the 2030 FIFA World Cup, U.S. Soccer announced Monday .
Soccer Edition How coach Mauricio Pochettino made believers out of the U.S. World Cup team "Mauricio and his staff believe in the future of soccer in the United States and our new project allows us to build on progress of the USMNT and the momentum of U.S. Soccer," JT Batson, the CEO of U.S. Soccer, said in a statement.
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