Pochettino agrees US manager contract extension

Mauricio Pochettino has extended his contract to continue managing the United States men's national team until 2030. Since September 2024, Pochettino led the US team to the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup, where they were defeated by Belgium. The new contract also grants Pochettino and his coaching staff a broader role in advising and supporting US Soccer.

This includes guidance on the development of the national team pathway, youth soccer, coaching education, professional league collaboration, and other technical aspects of the federation. Pochettino expressed excitement about expanding his experience and knowledge to more areas of US Soccer, aiming to have a lasting impact on the sport in the country that welcomed them warmly.

US Soccer president Cindy Parlow Cone praised Pochettino's ability to build a culture where players trust the group, the process, and each other, which contributed to the team's growth and performance on the global stage. This culture and the staff involved in its development are what US Soccer wants to continue investing in for the men's national team's future.