Overview
- Negotiations stepped up Wednesday and multiple outlets reported the U.S. Soccer Federation and Mauricio Pochettino are in the final stages of agreeing a four‑year contract that would run to the 2030 World Cup.
- Pochettino has confirmed U.S. Soccer offered an extension and said he expected a decision 'next week,' while USSF CEO J.T. Batson said talks with the coach and his staff are active.
- The coach’s original contract expired after the 2026 World Cup after which the U.S. topped its group, won a Round of 32 match, and then lost 4-1 to Belgium — results that reporters say shaped both sides’ approach to the talks.
- Financial terms have not been publicly disclosed though reporting has placed his prior pay at about $6 million a year plus a signing bonus and said the new deal could raise compensation.
- U.S. Soccer wants a quick announcement so Pochettino and his staff can prepare for September and October friendlies and begin planning the 2027–2030 cycle that includes the Nations League, Copa América, the 2028 Olympics, and World Cup qualifying.