Pochettino agrees to stay as US coach through 2030
The gist
U.S. Soccer announced in August that Mauricio Pochettino agreed to a contract through the 2030 World Cup.
Manchester United are now finalising a deal for him if manager Michael Carrick departs.
How it unfolded
- Aug 3, 2026U.S. Soccer announced Pochettino had agreed to a new contract running through the 2030 World Cup.
- Sep 2026Pochettino told The Independent and other outlets that leaving before his contract expired was a possibility and that he was not guaranteed to stay all four years.
- Nov 9, 2026talkSPORT reported Pochettino was the leading candidate for the Old Trafford job; ESPN and The Independent followed, and the BBC said he was open to joining Manchester United.
Key terms
- Premier League
- The top professional football league in England, contested by 20 clubs with promotion and relegation.
- relegation zone
- Moved down to a lower division after finishing among the worst teams in a league season.
- Old Trafford
- Football stadium in Greater Manchester, England, that is the home ground of Manchester United.
Source: Wikipedia