Forget the World Cup flop — re-hiring Mauricio Pochettino was by far the best call for the USMNT

Mauricio Pochettino's first two years in charge of the United States national team may have come to a disappointing end, but that clearly has not dissuaded U.S. Soccer from their belief in the head man. They made the right call.

Pochettino has agreed to a new deal through the 2030 World Cup. He signaled he intends to see it out, and that he might now live full-time in the U.S.But those are just two of many quesitons.

Mauricio Pochettino stays as US coach, agrees to 4-year contract extension through 2030 World Cup  MARCA

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

Turns out, it wasn’t all just smoke when U.S. Soccer officials talked about bringing back Mauricio Pochettino for another cycle.

Mauricio Pochettino stays as US coach, agrees to contract extension through 2030 World Cup  Toronto Star

Pochettino originally took the job in Sept. 2024 with a focus on leading the team at this summer's World Cup on home soil

Pochettino's previous contract expired after the 2026 World Cup, but U.S. Soccer is bringing back the Argentine manager for another cycle

Mauricio Pochettino signs new deal to remain as USMNT manager  ESPN

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