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Mauricio Pochettino's Flirtation with AC Milan Before World Cup Is Not His Biggest Issue

Pochettino said he remains committed to the U.S. team through the World Cup despite reports linking him to AC Milan.

  • With the World Cup opener just 16 days away, U.S. men's national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino confirmed his contract runs through the tournament, addressing reports he met with AC Milan executives last week.
  • U.S. Soccer Federation CEO J.T. Batson said Pochettino has been transparent about interest from other organizations since joining the federation in 2024, when he had standing offers from top-tier clubs.
  • "No, it doesn't bother us," USMNT player Tyler Adams said regarding coaching rumors, adding the team remains focused on the present and Pochettino's high-level coaching.
  • Batson emphasized the federation maintains monthly succession planning sessions for all coaching roles, ensuring plans exist for renewals, interims, and replacements regardless of future coaching changes.
  • The federation remains focused on the American soccer ecosystem's long-term success, with Batson stating they are actively executing a new structure without a like-for-like replacement for former sporting director Matt Crocker, who departed in March.
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"It wasn't me; an agent might have done it." Son's mentor Pochettino offers an ambiguous denial regarding rumors of contact with AC Milan... "I am focusing on the US national team." Sports Chosun reporter Noh Joo-hwan: "It wasn't me. Agents could have done it." Mauricio Pochettino, head coach of the US national soccer team (USMNT), faces the opening of the CONCACAF World Cup just around the corner.

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The Washington Post broke the news on Thursday, May 28, 2026.
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