{
  "id": 85993,
  "title": "Mauricio Pochettino Returns for Another USMNT World Cup Cycle With Griffin Backing",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/mauricio-pochettino-returns-for-another-usmnt-world-cup-cycle-with-85993",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-03T13:25:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Front Office Sports",
    "slug": "front-office-sports",
    "url": "https://frontofficesports.com/pochettino-usmnt-return-contract-world-cup-griffin/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mauricio Pochettino has extended his contract with the U.S. men's national team to coach through the 2030 World Cup, U.S. Soccer announced. The Argentine manager, 54, previously held coaching roles at Tottenham Hotspur, Paris Saint-Germain, and Chelsea. Prior to the World Cup, Pochettino's contract was extended for another two years as U.S. Soccer recognized his potential to strengthen the Men's National Team program. Hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin, who funded a significant portion of Pochettino's $6 million salary previously, is once again contributing financially. Other companies and investors, including Scott Goodwin and LAFC minority owner Adam Freede, are also providing support. Pochettino's new contract includes an advisory role, where he and his staff will be more involved in youth and technical development. U.S. Soccer CEO JT Batson expressed excitement about Pochettino's commitment to the team's ambitions of competing for World Cup victories and making soccer the most played sport in every community.",
  "summary": "The U.S. is 17–12–2 under the Argentine coach.",
  "key_points": [
    "Mauricio Pochettino extends contract with USMNT through 2030 World Cup.",
    "Ken Griffin funds Pochettino's $6 million salary again.",
    "Pochettino to advise on youth and technical development."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Pochettino's contract extension solidifies his influence on USMNT's long-term strategy, with expanded advisory role and financial backing from key investors like Griffin, signalling a sustained push for growth and World Cup success.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}