US Soccer Leaves 2 Top Roles Unresolved as Pochettino Contract Expires
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Updated · The Guardian · Jul 16
US Soccer Leaves 2 Top Roles Unresolved as Pochettino Contract Expires
3 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Jul 16
Summary
US Soccer said Mauricio Pochettino’s future remains undecided after the men’s World Cup, with CEO JT Batson saying the federation will first “take a break” before holding further talks.
Pochettino’s contract ends with the tournament and was funded in part by billionaire donors, though Batson said the coach and his staff have still been involved in long-term planning, including U-23 discussions with Steve Cherundolo.
Matt Crocker’s April exit to a similar Saudi Arabia role also left the sporting director post vacant, but Batson and COO Dan Helfrich declined to say whether that job will be refilled soon.
Helfrich said clarity on the federation’s structure should come in the coming months, pointing instead to a broader leadership group that includes Oguchi Onyewu, Barry Pauwels, Tracey Kevins and Emma Hayes.