US Soccer will resume talks with Mauricio Pochettino over his future after a period of rest and reflection following the team’s exit from the World Cup. The 54-year-old Pochettino’s contract expires after the tournament, and his future has become a central question following a disappointing end to the campaign for a US side that had hoped to make a deep run on home soil.
Pochettino’s Future Uncertain
The federation said it had held positive conversations with Pochettino before the tournament about the future and that both sides agreed to continue discussions after a pause. We have a great deal of respect and gratitude for Mauricio, his staff and everyone part of the program, US Soccer said in a statement on Tuesday.
The defeat by the Belgians punctured rising expectations around the team and is likely to intensify scrutiny of the program’s direction as US Soccer assesses whether Pochettino is the right person to lead the next cycle.
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