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Pochettino Meets AC Milan Officials Over Vacant Coach Role

5/28/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Mauricio Pochettino met AC Milan officials in Georgia to discuss the vacant head-coach job.
CEO JT Batson said Pochettino and his staff have been transparent about club interest and remain focused on the summer tournament.
Pochettino’s contract runs through the 2026 World Cup, which the United States co-hosts with Canada and Mexico.
The USMNT will face Senegal in Charlotte and Germany in Chicago before its World Cup group matches beginning June 12.

History

Historical Context

The United States hosted the 1994 FIFA World Cup, a financially successful tournament that drew a record 3,587,538 spectators and showcased growing U.S. interest in soccer. Decades later, Argentine coach Mauricio Pochettino travelled to Georgia to meet AC Milan officials, while U.S. Soccer CEO JT Batson stresses transparent dialogue as the federation builds on that 1994 legacy of importing global expertise.

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Story summary

Mauricio Pochettino met AC Milan officials in Georgia to discuss the vacant head-coach job.
CEO JT Batson said Pochettino and his staff have been transparent about club interest and remain focused on the summer tournament.
Pochettino’s contract runs through the 2026 World Cup, which the United States co-hosts with Canada and Mexico.
The USMNT will face Senegal in Charlotte and Germany in Chicago before its World Cup group matches beginning June 12.

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