The 54-year-old’s initial contract was expected to expire following the 2026 World Cup, but a solid tournament that saw the USMNT reach the round of 16 changed things.
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According to The Athletic, an agreement that would see Pochettino remain manager through to 2030 is close but not quite finalised with talks ongoing.
“From a men’s national team coaching standpoint, we’re in active discussions with Mauricio and staff about the future,” U.S. Soccer CEO JT Batson said recently.
“We all share a belief that the best days of U.S. Soccer are ahead of us, and they’re excited about the opportunity to impact soccer at all levels in every community.”