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U.S. Soccer’s choice to retain Mauricio Pochettino through the 2030 World Cup raises questions about sporting merit, donor influence, and the future direction of American soccer.
U.S. Soccer has secured Mauricio Pochettino’s services through 2030, with financing from billionaire Ken Griffin and a broader fundraising push that includes a $200 million training center near Atlanta.
Tab Ramos, a former U.S. men's national team player, has publicly criticized U.S. Soccer president Cindy Parlow Cone and the broader leadership structure, urging accountability after the team's disappointing World Cup performance.
After a disappointing World Cup exit, U.S. Soccer is in talks with Mauricio Pochettino to lead the men’s national team, while Steve Cherundolo prepares the U‑23 side for the 2028 Los Angeles Games. The controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun’s red card and President Donald Trump’s involvement underscores the growing intersection of sport and politics.
The United States men's national team confronts organizational gaps after the World Cup, as coaching and directorial roles hang in limbo while the federation charts a new strategic course.
CEO J.T. Batson outlines a comprehensive vision that blends World Cup momentum with a seamless youth pipeline, Olympic targets for 2028 and broadened financial support to make soccer more accessible across the United States.
After the World Cup, U.S. Soccer is charting a sustained strategy, seeking to fill sporting director and national‑team coach posts, and leveraging the 2028 Los Angeles Games to grow the sport.
An investigation into the United States' expensive youth soccer system, its effect on talent development, and the ongoing efforts to reform a landscape that prioritizes profit over player growth.
Steve Cherundolo is named head coach of the U.S. Under‑23 men’s national team ahead of the 2028 Olympics, bringing his MLS and Bundesliga experience to a home‑hosted tournament.
The U.S. Men's National Team confronts a pivotal crossroads after a Round of 16 defeat, with leadership questions, a shifting roster, and upcoming continental competitions shaping the road to 2030.
U.S. Soccer has offered Mauricio Pochettino a deal through the 2030 World Cup cycle, but his decision will be shaped by the upcoming tournament and a pending overhaul of the sport’s leadership.
U.S. Soccer has offered Mauricio Pochettino a new deal to lead the USMNT through the 2030 World Cup cycle, a move that comes after a Group D victory at the 2026 tournament and amid mixed fan sentiment and European suitor speculation.
Mauricio Pochettino is poised to extend his tenure with the USMNT, aiming to shape a lasting legacy ahead of the 2026 World Cup and beyond.
Mauricio Pochettino’s arrival has sparked a cultural shift in U.S. soccer, turning World Cup excitement into a nationwide movement.
With the financial muscle of Kenneth C. Griffin and Scott Goodwin behind him, Mauricio Pochettino is reshaping American soccer, turning early setbacks into a promising trajectory as the 2026 World Cup approaches.
With coach Mauricio Pochettino at the helm, the USMNT prepares for a historic campaign that could reshape American soccer.
An exploration of the cultural and structural forces that have kept American men from breaking into the global soccer elite, and the signs that a shift may be underway.
Saudi Arabia's bold push in global soccer blends historic triumphs with ambitious development plans, as the kingdom prepares for a home World Cup in 2034.
Saudi Arabia's bold investments in football have taken the world by surprise, luring superstar talent, securing major tournaments and nurturing homegrown players, all while facing scrutiny over sportswashing.
Recent World Cup surprises, high‑profile player signings and a new coaching era illustrate how Saudi Arabia is using sport to diversify its economy and rebrand its international image.
Saudi Arabia’s recent World Cup victory over Argentina sparked a sweeping investment plan that blends marquee player signings, youth development and a bid to host the 2034 tournament, all while facing scrutiny over sportswashing.
The new training complex, funded by Arthur Blank, Dan Cathy and Michele Kang, offers cutting‑edge fields, indoor arenas and inclusive spaces for every U.S. Soccer side.
Mauricio Pochettino, the head coach of the United States men’s national team, has recently been linked with a move to AC Milan, but he remains open to continuing his work with the U.S. side after the upcoming World Cup. During a dinner in New York, Pochettino sat down with U.S. Soccer Federation CEO JT Batson to explore the terms of a possible extension that would keep him in charge through the tournament. He outlined a starting lineup for the opener against Paraguay and expressed confidence in Christian Pulisic ending a goal drought, while sporting director Matt Crocker’s exit adds uncertainty to the federation’s leadership plans.
U.S. Soccer’s newly appointed Chief Operating Officer Dan Helfrich outlines a sweeping vision for the 2026 World Cup, emphasizing systemic transformation, player development and broader access to the sport.