USMNT agree to new contract with coach Mauricio Pochettino through 2030 World Cup as obvious theme emerges

Familiarity will be a theme for the U.S. men's national soccer team at the 2030 World Cup.

Despite major speculation before and throughout the 2026 World Cup that manager Mauricio Pochettino was leaning toward returning to the club level, the United States Soccer Federation announced Monday that the 54-year-old had agreed to a new contract to keep him on the red, white, and blue sideline through 2030.

"Working together with U.S. Soccer over the past two years, it has become clear to...