Football NewsBBC SportUnverified source· 3 Aug 2026
Pochettino signs US contract extension through 2030
The former Spurs boss commits to a longer project with the US men's team.


Mauricio Pochettino
coach
Role
US men's team manager
Contract until
2030
In post since
September 2024
World Cup run
Last 16, lost to Belgium
What happened. Mauricio Pochettino has agreed a contract extension to remain as US men's team manager until 2030, with an expanded remit.
- New deal includes advising on youth soccer and coaching education.
- Pochettino led US to last 16 of 2026 World Cup.
- He says they want a lasting impact beyond results.
“We want to try to have a lasting impact on the sport in the country that has welcomed us so warmly.”
— Mauricio Pochettino
Pochettino's extended role aims to strengthen the entire US Soccer pathway.
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