US Soccer has issued a statement regarding the future of head coach Mauricio Pochettino after the team’s exit from the World Cup. The statement implies that the decision on Pochettino’s future lies with him, following positive conversations before the World Cup.

Pochettino’s Performance

Pochettino was hired as the head coach of the US Men’s National Team nearly two years ago, bringing an outside perspective and experience coaching at the highest level in European competitions. His tenure got off to a rocky start, with the team losing 2-1 to Mexico in the Gold Cup Final.

However, the team showed promise in the World Cup, with a dominant 4-1 victory over Paraguay and a 2-0 win over Australia. Despite a loss to Belgium in the knockout stage, the team displayed resilience and impressive play, including a top-level free kick goal from Malik Tillman.

Pochettino’s adjustments at halftime and his ability to develop the team’s tactics and selection have been praised. However, the team’s performance was also hindered by structural issues in the US soccer system, including coaching and administration at the youth level.

Pochettino has stated that he intends to take time to think about his future and what the federation wants. He has options to return to the Premier League or coach in other countries, but retaining him should be a top priority for US Soccer.

Original reporting: Fox News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.