Mauricio Pochettino finally agrees huge new contract to STAY as USA head coach until 2030… despite World Cup disaster on home soil
Mauricio Pochettino has officially signed a new contract with the USMNT that will keep him in charge until 2030.
The 54-year-old’s initial contract expired at the end of the World Cup, where the USMNT suffered a dispiriting 4-1 thrashing at the hands of Belgium in the round of 16.
While there had been some question marks over his future in the role, there had also been widespread reports that the Argentine was keen to remain in charge.
On Monday, it was officially confirmed that the former Chelsea and Tottenham coach had put pen to paper on a new deal with the national side.
In a statement, Pochettino said: ‘Working together with U.S. Soccer over the past two years, it has become clear to us that there is tremendous potential to make the Men’s National Team program even stronger.
‘The passion we experienced from the fans throughout the World Cup only strengthened our belief in what is possible here.
Mauricio Pochettino has signed a new deal with the USMNT that will run until 2030
His initial contract expired after the World Cup – where the USA crashed out in the round of 16
‘We are excited by the opportunity to bring all our experience and knowledge to even more areas of U.S. Soccer while helping strengthen the pathways for players, coaches and teams across the Federation.
‘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.’
A statement by US Soccer insisted that Pochettino ‘will have the opportunity to test and strengthen the player pool through numerous official competitions’.
The Argentine’s new deal means that he will oversee the USA throughout the 2027 Concacaf Nations League, the 2027 Concacaf Gold Cup, the 2029 Concacaf Nations League, and the 2029 Concacaf Gold Cup.
He will also lead the USA into the 20230 World Cup – jointly hosted by Morocco, Portugal, and Spain – should they qualify for the competition.
Meanwhile, U.S. Soccer CEO and Secretary General JT Batson said: ‘Mauricio and his staff believe in the future of soccer in the United States and our new project allows us to build on progress of the USMNT and the momentum of U.S. Soccer.
‘We know we have a lot of work to do to achieve our clear ambitions, including competing to win Men’s World Cups and having soccer become the most played sport in every community.
‘I couldn’t be more excited that Mauricio and team are committed to partnering with all of us to do the hard work to bring those ambitions to life.’
More to follow…
