Mauricio Pochettino’s US return is risky, expensive and probably unnecessary | Leander Schaerlaeckens
Summary
Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to stay on as the coach of the U.S. men’s national soccer team through the 2030 World Cup. While he improved the team during the 2024 World Cup, there are questions about whether he will remain for the full term and whether his return is necessary given the team’s current challenges.Key Facts
- Mauricio Pochettino was appointed U.S. men’s national team coach on September 10, 2024.
- Under his leadership, the team reached the last 16 of the 2024 World Cup, losing to Belgium 4-1.
- Pochettino energized a talented group of players and introduced a new playing style.
- He signed a new contract to stay through the 2030 World Cup cycle.
- World Cup qualifying for 2030 will not start until November 2027.
- The CONCACAF region now has six guaranteed World Cup spots, more than in 2022.
- There is uncertainty if Pochettino will complete the full contract, as he is a candidate for top club jobs.
- Historically, U.S. coaches have rarely stayed for a full second World Cup cycle.
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