Mauricio Pochettino Makes Final US Soccer Decision
Summary
Mauricio Pochettino will continue as head coach of the U.S. men's national soccer team through the 2030 World Cup. He led the team to the Round of 16 in the 2026 World Cup and recently signed a contract extension with U.S. Soccer.Key Facts
- Pochettino signed a contract extension on August 3 to stay as USMNT coach through the 2030 World Cup.
- He helped the U.S. team reach the Round of 16 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- The U.S. won three games under Pochettino in the 2026 World Cup, the most by any USMNT coach in World Cup history.
- Pochettino was hired by U.S. Soccer in September 2024.
- Before coaching the USMNT, he managed Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, Tottenham, and Southampton.
- There was speculation he might return to club soccer at AC Milan, but he decided to stay with the U.S. team.
- Pochettino sees potential to grow U.S. Soccer by improving player, coach, and team development nationwide.
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