POCHETTINO GETS ANOTHER CHANCE TO MAKE USMNT 'EVEN STRONGER'
CATCHING UP IS HARD TO DO – Part Deux U.S. Soccer is going to keep MAURICIO POCHETTINO as coach of the men’s national team for another four years. Saying he was looking forward to making the USMNT “even stronger,” the 56 year old Argentinian agreed to a new contract through the 2030 World Cup, adding that he wanted to have “a lasting impact on the sport in this country.” That was it. No details. Financial terms unknown … although it would be hard to believe he’ll get the $6,040,600 he was paid (with the help of billionaire KEN GRIFFIN ) to reach the round of 16 in the 2026 World Cup. (Note: Figure reportedly based on tax filing, which should be accurate, shouldn’t it. Pochettino was hired in 2024, replacing GREG BERKHALTER , and while the Americans set a team record for most Cup goals and managed to win a game in the knockout round for the first time in 24 years, a bad loss 4-1 to Belg...