Updated
Updated · The Guardian · Jul 16
US Soccer Leaves 2 Top Roles Unresolved as Pochettino Contract Expires
Updated
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.

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