Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to continue as the manager of the United States men's team until 2030. The former Tottenham and Chelsea boss has been in the post since September 2024.
New Deal for Pochettino and Staff
US Soccer announced that Pochettino will remain in his role until 2030, with a new agreement that includes a greater remit for the manager and his coaching staff. They will now advise and support US Soccer on the broader development of the full national team pathway, youth soccer, coaching education, professional league collaboration, and other technical facets.
Impact on the Sport
Pochettino expressed his excitement about the opportunity to bring his experience and knowledge to more areas of US Soccer. He stated, "We are excited by the opportunity to bring all our experience and knowledge to even more areas of US Soccer while helping strengthen the pathways for players, coaches, and teams across the federation." The US men's national team finished top of their group at the 2026 World Cup with wins over Paraguay and Australia.
Building a Lasting Legacy
The US Soccer president, Cindy Parlow Cone, praised Pochettino's leadership, saying, "Mauricio has built a culture where players trust the group, trust the process, and trust each other." This culture, she believes, is exactly what US Soccer wants to continue investing in for the men's national team now and for the future. The team's performance at the World Cup was marked by a 2-0 victory against Bosnia-Herzegovina in the last 32, before their challenge was ended by a 4-1 defeat by Belgium.
US Soccer's Commitment to the Team
US Soccer has shown its commitment to the men's national team by investing in Pochettino and his staff. The organization believes that the manager's experience and knowledge will help strengthen the pathways for players, coaches, and teams across the federation. Pochettino's leadership has already had a positive impact on the team, and US Soccer is eager to continue investing in this culture and the staff who have helped build it.
The US men's national team has a lot to look forward to with Pochettino at the helm. His leadership and vision will be crucial in shaping the future of the team and the sport in the United States. As Pochettino said, "We want to try to have a lasting impact on the sport in the country that has welcomed us so warmly and for that impact to extend beyond results on the field."
Source: Joy Online
