USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino, US Soccer in ‘final stages’ of agreeing on new contract
Summary
Mauricio Pochettino and US Soccer are close to agreeing on a new contract for him to remain head coach of the US men’s national soccer team through the 2030 World Cup. Pochettino started coaching the team in 2024 and led them at the 2026 World Cup, where the team was eliminated in the round of 16.Key Facts
- Mauricio Pochettino became USMNT head coach in September 2024.
- He coached the US team during the 2026 World Cup, reaching the last 16 stage.
- US Soccer and Pochettino are finalizing a contract extension through the 2030 World Cup.
- Financial details are not public, but Pochettino is expected to earn much more than his previous $6 million yearly salary.
- Pochettino’s earlier results include a fourth-place finish in the Nations League and losing to Mexico in a Gold Cup final.
- Despite some good results, the team’s heavy 4-1 loss to Belgium in the World Cup round of 16 was a low point.
- Interest in extending his contract was expressed before the 2026 World Cup.
- Pochettino had no previous international coaching experience before joining US Soccer.
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