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Pochettino Extended as U.S. Men’s Coach Through 2030

U.S. Soccer said the deal gives him systemwide technical authority and is largely financed by a major private donation to support a four‑year development cycle.

FILE - United States men's national soccer team head coach Mauricio Pochettino walks out to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Seattle Mariners. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)
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Mauricio Pochettino asumió como entrenador de Estados Unidos en septiembre de 2024. Foto: Reuters
Mauricio Pochettino acordó una renovación con la Selección de Estados Unidos hasta 2030

Overview

  • U.S. Soccer announced on Monday that Mauricio Pochettino has a new contract keeping him as USMNT head coach through the 2030 World Cup cycle.
  • The federation expanded Pochettino’s role to advise youth national teams, coach education, coordination with professional leagues, and overall technical planning for U.S. soccer.
  • U.S. Soccer said the program is backed largely by a philanthropic donation from Kenneth C. Griffin with additional support from Scott Goodwin, Adam Freede and commercial partners.
  • Officials cited the team’s strong 2026 World Cup run—three wins, top of its group and a first knockout victory since 2002—as the main reason to pursue continuity despite the round‑of‑16 loss to Belgium.
  • Key contract details remain private: reports mention a reported mutual‑protection exit clause and earlier tax filings show Pochettino earned just over $5 million in his first seven months, and the project now shifts to qualification, CONCACAF tournaments and the 2028 Olympics as tests of progress.