Mauricio Pochettino offered contract extension to lead USMNT for second World Cup cycle

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1. -3656s ago

   Pochettino Nears USMNT Contract Extension Through 2030 World Cup

   Mauricio Pochettino is close to signing a contract extension as USMNT head coach through the 2030 World Cup cycle. Talks are progressing smoothly, with a new deal reportedly a four-year extension. The move follows Pochettino's progress in rebuilding the squad.

   What's confirmed:

   • Mauricio Pochettino is close to signing a contract extension as USMNT head coach through the 2030 World Cup cycle.
   • Talks on the new deal are progressing smoothly.
   • The contract extension is reportedly for four years.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The contract extension would keep Pochettino through the 2030 World Cup.
   confidence 75%
2. 26d ago

   U.S. Soccer Offers Mauricio Pochettino Extension Through 2030 World Cup

   U.S. Soccer has offered head coach Mauricio Pochettino a contract extension to lead the USMNT through the 2030 World Cup cycle. The move follows a period where Pochettino admitted he was "naïve" about team culture but made progress in rebuilding the squad. Reports indicate positive discussions are ongoing regarding the new deal.

   What's confirmed:

   • U.S. Soccer offered Mauricio Pochettino a contract extension to lead the team through the 2030 World Cup.
   • Mauricio Pochettino admitted he was "naïve" about USMNT culture.
   • Pochettino stated that rebuilding the U.S. team is tougher than he imagined.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Pochettino is currently in positive talks over the new contract.
   • Pochettino has been in contract discussions with the USA for a while.
   • Brad Friedel dismissed rumors surrounding Pochettino's future.
   • Pochettino earns $6 million a year plus bonuses.
   confidence 90%