USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino, US Soccer in ‘final stages’ of agreeing on new contract
US Soccer and Mauricio Pochettino are in the final stages of negotiating a contract extension that would keep him as the USMNT head coach through the 2030 World Cup. The deal follows a mixed performance during his initial tenure.
Why it matters
Securing a long-term coach is critical for the USMNT's strategic development and stability following a disappointing 2026 World Cup exit.
Mauricio Pochettino and US Soccer are in negotiations about his future as the USMNT’s coach. Mauricio Pochettino and US Soccer are in negotiations about his future as the USMNT’s coach. USA USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino, US Soccer in ‘final stages’ of agreeing on new contract Deal would extend Argentinian through 2030 World Cup
Coach would stand to earn ‘significantly’ more
Pochettino’s tenure has been mixed bag of results
Prefer the Guardian on Google USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino and US Soccer are “in the final stages” of finalizing an agreement for a new contract through the 2030 World Cup, multiple sources briefed on ongoing negotiations have told the Guardian. Those sources requested anonymity because they were not authorized to speak on the matter.
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