The US Soccer Federation has extended head coach Mauricio Pochettino's contract, keeping him with the U.S. Men’s National Team through the 2030 World Cup.
Key facts
- •Mauricio Pochettino's new contract runs through the 2030 World Cup.
- •The US Soccer Federation announced the extension on Monday.
- •Pochettino holds the US national team's all-time records for most wins and goals scored at the 2026 World Cup.
- •The federation plans to use the project to improve the broader U.S. soccer ecosystem.
- •JT Batson serves as the CEO and Secretary General of US Soccer.
The US Soccer Federation announced on Monday that head coach Mauricio Pochettino has signed a contract extension. The agreement secures his leadership of the U.S. Men’s National Team through the 2030 World Cup.
Federation and Coaching Goals
The federation stated that the extension marks a new chapter intended to foster the growth of the senior men's team. The project aims to allow Pochettino and his staff to exert a broader influence on the U.S. soccer ecosystem, including strengthening pathways for players, coaches, and teams.
Leadership Perspectives
US Soccer CEO and Secretary General JT Batson noted that the extension builds on the team's recent progress and the momentum of the sport in the country. Pochettino expressed that the fan passion observed during the 2026 World Cup reinforced his belief in the team's potential and his commitment to the federation's future.
Timeline
- 2026 World CupMauricio Pochettino set the US national team's all-time records for most wins and goals scored.
- MondayThe US Soccer Federation announced the contract extension for Mauricio Pochettino.
- 2030 World CupThe new contract extends Mauricio Pochettino's tenure as head coach through this tournament.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Anadolu Agency Sport.
