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Pochettino’s ‘different’ vow to the US invites unwelcome speculation

The US manager’s relationship with the international job has changed with a full World Cup cycle beginning

The Guardian - US

How Mauricio Pochettino Plans to Transform USMNT into Global Superpower

The U.S. men’s national team manager has a vision of the team becoming “one of the most powerful countries in soccer.”

Sports Illustrated

Mauricio Pochettino wants the US to become ‘one of the most powerful countries in soccer’

As he prepares for the upcoming international window, the US head coach spoke about Folarin Balogun, the LA Olympics and dual national players

The Guardian - US

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Who Is Zavier Gozo? USMNT’s Next Great Hope Taking on the Premier League

Meet the 19-year-old slated to be the newest American star in Europe’s top league and the face of the 2030 World Cup team.

Sports Illustrated

USMNT Star Midfielder Shines in Club Debut to Resurrect Disappointing Career

The 23-year-old was on the outs at his old club, but has now found a promising, fresh start.

Sports Illustrated

What the FIFA, Gianni Infantino Controversy Means for USMNT

The Stars and Stripes are set to return to play in September.

Sports Illustrated

U.S. Soccer Chimes in on FIFA Controversy, Opposes White House Stance

The U.S. is the latest country to pick a side.

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From Pochettino to MLS, the giants of American finance keep making big promises about the future of U.S. soccer

Ken Griffin helps fund Pochettino through 2030, KKR backs MLS's development league, and the new MLS commissioner is an Apollo veteran.

Fortune

What Mauricio Pochettino’s New Contract Means for USMNT

The Argentine will be sticking around as manager through the 2030 World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

Mauricio Pochettino’s US return is risky, expensive and probably unnecessary

In giving the head coach another World Cup cycle, US Soccer is tempting fate for negligible benefit

The Guardian - US

The Winners, Losers From Mauricio Pochettino’s New USMNT Contract

The U.S. men’s national team manager has penned a new deal through 2030, which comes with the promise of a different strategy.

Sports Illustrated

Is Mauricio Pochettino Doomed? How USMNT Managers Have Fared in Second World Cup Cycles

The USMNT has the Argentine boss for the next four years, but he would have to make history to enjoy any definition of success.

Sports Illustrated

Mauricio Pochettino’s Fresh USMNT Contract Comes With Incredible New Responsibilities

Pochettino has committed his long-term future to the U.S. Soccer project, rather than just the senior men’s national team.

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Mauricio Pochettino makes call on USMNT future after turbulent World Cup

The Argentine led USA to the last 16 of the World Cup on home soil this year

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Mauricio Pochettino agrees deal to stay as US coach through World Cup 2030

Pochettino has signed a new deal that will keep him in the US for a full World Cup cycle, after leading the team to the last-16 in 2026

Sports Illustrated

USMNT Midfielder Addresses Mauricio Pochettino’s Future Amid Ongoing Contract Talks

The U.S. men’s national team manager saw his contract expire this summer after the 2026 World Cup.

The Guardian - US

USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino, US Soccer in ‘final stages’ of agreeing on new contract

A new deal, which multiple sources told the Guardian is close to being finalized, would extend the Argentinian through the 2030 World Cup

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Mauricio Pochettino Sets Timeline to Decide USMNT Future

The U.S. men’s national team manager’s contract expires after the 2026 World Cup.

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What Could the USMNT’s Starting Lineup Look Like at the 2030 World Cup?

The 2030 World Cup will see most of the USMNT’s current stars in their late 20s and early 30s.

The Guardian - US

Concacaf whistleblower Mel Brennan: ‘Fifa survived Blatter and Warner. It will survive Infantino too’

Former Concacaf executive and whistleblower Mel Brennan says football’s governance remains opaque despite the post-2015 promises of reform

The Guardian - US

US Soccer coy on Mauricio Pochettino and future of sporting director position

US Soccer says it will take time before deciding Mauricio Pochettino’s future or filling its vacant sporting director role after the World Cup

The Guardian - US

Arsène Wenger: US soccer development will depend on ‘consistency’ and ‘education’

The former Arsenal boss called out the pay-to-play model that is common in the United States and said that academy setups are vital for the growth of the sport

The Guardian - US

US Soccer’s JT Batson deflects on Trump’s role in Balogun saga: ‘The president is the president’

Batson would not say if the US federation regrets the involvement of Trump, who called Fifa multiple times to lobby for a review of the controversial red card

The Guardian - US

Move over Soccerey Bally: how Striker the dog became a 1994 World Cup hero

The tournament’s mascot came to herald the ubiquitous, commercial aims of a growing international spectacle

Sports Illustrated

Five USMNT Prospects to Watch for 2030 World Cup and Beyond

The USMNT has plenty of young talents that could bring a bright future.

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