USMNT struggles to improve under Pochettino after contract extension

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Last updated Aug 7, 2026

USMNT struggles to improve under Pochettino after contract extension

Summary

The US Men's National Team has not shown significant improvement since hiring coach Mauricio Pochettino. Despite this stagnation, Pochettino has received a contract extension. The decision raises questions about the future direction of the team and its competitive performance moving forward.

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Key Details

•USMNT has not improved meaningfully under Pochettino.
•Pochettino received a contract extension for his role as coach.
•Future performance of USMNT may evolve with Pochettino's strategies.

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12:14 PMESPN — The USMNT hasn't really gotten better under Poch: Will his new contract change that?

What they're saying

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The USMNT hasn't meaningfully improved since Pochettino was first hired as coach -- and he just got a contract extension. What now?
— ESPNby Ryan O'Hanlon

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