Overview
- U.S. Soccer announced Monday, Aug. 3 that Mauricio Pochettino signed a four-year contract to remain U.S. men’s national team head coach through the 2030 World Cup and that his coaching staff also agreed new deals.
- The extension gives Pochettino an expanded role beyond the senior team with advisory responsibilities for the national-team pathway, youth soccer, coaching education and collaboration with professional leagues.
- U.S. Soccer said the deal is supported by a philanthropic leadership gift from donors including Kenneth C. Griffin, Scott Goodwin and Adam Freede, while financial terms of the contract were not disclosed.
- The new agreement follows a mixed 2026 World Cup for the U.S. that included topping its group and a knockout win over Bosnia and Herzegovina before a 4-1 Round‑of‑16 loss to Belgium that drew scrutiny after the Folarin Balogun suspension controversy.
- Federation leaders say the focus now turns to fall friendlies, Nations League and Gold Cup windows, 2028 Olympic U‑23 development, a likely U.S. role hosting the 2028 Copa América and the start of standard World Cup qualifying for 2030.