Pochettino outlines new direction for USMNT after contract extension
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 7:03 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Mauricio Pochettino has signed a new four-year deal to remain head coach of the U.S. Men's National Team. After a challenging World Cup campaign this summer, where the team reached the knockout stage but fell to Belgium, Pochettino now plans a different approach as they prepare for the next World Cup cycle, which includes qualifying matches and several tournaments. He emphasized the need to build on the team's recent experiences and integrate younger players emerging from Major League Soccer and abroad. Pochettino is optimistic about the talent pool available for the future.
- •Pochettino extended his contract for four years with the USMNT.
- •The team reached the knockout stage at the recent World Cup but was eliminated by Belgium.
- •Changes to the lineup are anticipated as younger players emerge.
- •USMNT will prepare for World Cup qualifying matches and Copa America in 2028.
- •Pochettino is focused on establishing new principles for the team's development.
- 7:03 PMYahoo Sports — Mauricio Pochettino planning ‘different’ USMNT approach, keeping tabs on ‘new talented players’
"After signing a new long-term deal to remain the head coach of the U.S. Men's National Team, Mauricio Pochettino has opened up on his outlook for the years to come and how things are set to change
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