Mauricio Pochettino, head coach of the United States men's national soccer team, stated he will take a break before discussing his future with the team. His contract is set to expire, and he has a four-year extension on the table that would extend his tenure through the 2030 World Cup, but he has not yet committed to signing it.
Pochettino, 54, made these remarks shortly after the U.S. team was eliminated from the World Cup following a 4-1 loss to Belgium. He confirmed that discussions with the federation regarding his future will occur after a period of rest.
"I think now, because we were talking with the Federation, it is [time] to rest a little bit, to have conversations and see what the decision is from the Federation and from us," Pochettino said. "But I'm so happy, we built a very good relationship. Now is not the moment to talk about that."
Pochettino currently earns $6 million annually, a figure that makes him the highest-paid coach in U.S. Soccer history. The decision on whether to continue with the national team or pursue other opportunities remains undecided.
Following the match, Pochettino was seen gathering his players and staff for a post-match huddle on the field in Seattle.
