A New Era for U.S. Soccer
Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to a new contract that will keep him in charge of the United States men’s national team through the 2030 FIFA World Cup, a deal worth roughly $6 million per year.
The agreement follows Pochettino’s recent stint guiding the USMNT to a historic three‑win group stage at the 2022 World Cup, a performance that included a 2‑1‑0 record in Group D and a 2‑0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina before a 4‑1 loss to Belgium.
U.S. Soccer confirmed that key assistants Jesus Perez, Miguel D’Agostino, Toni Jimenez, Sebastian Pochettino and Silvia Tuya will remain on staff, ensuring continuity as the program moves forward.
Pochettino’s pedigree includes successful spells at Premier League clubs Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea, as well as a stint at Paris Saint‑Germain, giving him a European résumé that the federation believes can accelerate the development of soccer in the United States.
U.S. Soccer CEO JT Batson highlighted Pochettino’s belief in the sport’s future in the country and his commitment to “ambitious goals, including winning Men’s World Cups,” while President Cindy Parlow Cone praised the coach’s culture of trust and the team’s World Cup showing.
The 2030 tournament will be staged jointly by Portugal, Spain and Morocco, marking the first time the competition returns to the region since the 1986 edition, and the USMNT will be looking to build on the momentum generated by their recent breakthrough.