Mauricio Pochettino signs new USMNT contract until 2030 World Cup
Mauricio Pochettino has signed a new contract to remain as the United States men’s national team manager through to the 2030 World Cup.
U.S. Soccer confirmed the agreement on Monday morning, keeping the Argentine at the helm alongside his established backroom staff.
Assistants Jesus Perez, Miguel D’Agostino and Toni Jiménez will stay on, joined by Sebastian Pochettino and Silvia Tuyà.
The renewal follows positive discussions that began prior to the recent World Cup and intensified over the last few weeks.
Financial backing and future ambitions
The lucrative reappointment is being partly funded by a philanthropic gift from Citadel founder Kenneth C. Griffin.
Additional financial support has been secured from Scott Goodwin, Adam Freede and various commercial partners.
U.S. Soccer chief executive JT Batson highlighted the broader goals of the federation moving forward.
“We know we have a lot of work to do to achieve our clear ambitions, including competing to win Men’s World Cups.”
Batson added that the ultimate aim is to make football the most played sport in every American community.
Building a trusted culture
The 54-year-old tactician was originally appointed in September 2024 following a disappointing group-stage exit at the Copa America.
Despite enduring some initial inconsistent results, the former Chelsea and Tottenham boss successfully guided the Americans to the last 16 of the 2026 tournament.
U.S. Soccer president Cindy Parlow Cone praised the transformative impact the manager has had on the squad’s mentality.
“Mauricio has built a culture where players trust the group, trust the process and trust each other.”
Cone emphasised that this strong internal culture is exactly what the federation wants to continue investing in for the future.
Unlocking American potential
The extended deal allows the coaching staff to further develop pathways for players and teams across the entire national federation.
Speaking on the announcement, the South American coach expressed his eagerness to continue building the programme.
“The passion we experienced from the fans throughout the World Cup only strengthened our belief in what is possible here.”
He concluded by noting the tremendous potential to make the men’s national team even stronger on the global stage.