Overview
- U.S. Soccer has formally offered Mauricio Pochettino a new contract and he told Spanish radio he will make a decision next week.
- The offer follows a 2026 World Cup in which the U.S. topped Group D, beat Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round of 32, and were eliminated 4-1 by Belgium in the round of 16 in Seattle earlier this month.
- A controversial disciplinary reversal helped the U.S. advance in the round of 32 when Folarin Balogun’s red card was overturned after President Donald Trump spoke with FIFA officials about the case.
- Pochettino has said he is "so happy" leading the USMNT but has previously acknowledged contacts between his representatives and AC Milan and expressed a desire to return to club football, especially the Premier League.
- Keeping Pochettino would give U.S. Soccer continuity for long-term planning, and reports of a possible extension through 2030 mean his decision could shape coaching stability and player development for the next World Cup cycle.