Pochettino explores AC Milan opportunity amid USMNT World Cup preparations
Pochettino explores AC Milan opportunity amid USMNT World Cup preparations
- Mauricio Pochettino met with representatives of AC Milan about their vacant head coach position.
- His contract with U.S. Soccer will expire after the World Cup this summer.
- U.S. Soccer is open to extending Pochettino's contract and he is committed to the current role.
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In late May 2026, U.S. men's national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino met with representatives from Italian club AC Milan regarding their vacant head coaching position. His contract with the United States Soccer Federation is set to expire after the summer’s World Cup, and he was identified as a potential replacement for former Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri. This meeting took place just before the USMNT began its pre-World Cup training camp in Georgia. The U.S. Soccer CEO, JT Batson, confirmed Pochettino's focus on the upcoming World Cup despite the interest from Milan, emphasizing the commitment to the national team.
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