# USMNT coach Pochettino nearing new contract with US Soccer

Mauricio Pochettino and US Soccer are in the final stages of agreeing to a new contract for him to continue as head coach of the US men's national team. The deal would extend his tenure and provide stability as the team prepares for future competitions. This development is significant for the direction of US soccer under a high-profile manager.

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## Sources

### Sports
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/29/mauricio-pochettino-us-soccer-contract-status) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:45:40 GMT
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cqjx755vp0xo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:00:25 GMT
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c5yepj80j9xo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:57:06 GMT

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/3/pochettino-agrees-to-new-us-coach-soccer-contract-through-to-2030-world-cup?traffic_source=rss) — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:24:24 +0000