Mauricio Pochettino’s plan to call up a Vancouver Whitecaps player for the USMNT was accidentally revealed by Thomas Muller.

Mexico beat the United States 2–1 in a heated Gold Cup final, with Edson Álvarez scoring the winning goal in the 77th minute after a first-half equalizer and early U.S. lead.

1. “There’s a spirit that’s developed over the past month—of fighting, competing, and creating the kind of atmosphere where there’s no room for excuses. You have to give it your all and push through adversity,” said Pochettino, proud of his team’s character in the win over Costa Rica.

Mauricio Pochettino receives a huge blow in the USMNT roster as a key player had to be ruled out of the Concacaf Gold Cup 2025 due to injury.

USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino finally addressed the controversy surrounding Christian Pulisic's decision to skip the 2025 Gold Cup, saying, "I’m not a mannequin. It was my call not to include him."

Canada head coach Jesse Marsch has now entered the fray with a quiet but unmistakable message—one that seemed aimed at both Pulisic and those in charge of the U.S. men’s national team.

Mauricio Pochettino, who coached Messi at PSG, highlighted how Pulisic carries more than just on-field responsibility. Just days later, Pulisic gave his own take in a quieter, more subdued tone.

The defeat marked Mauricio Pochettino’s fourth consecutive loss in charge, and fans were left angry, not only by what they witnessed on the field—but also by a cryptic five-word message from their absent star, Christian Pulisic.

Mauricio Pochettino may have reached his lowest point as head coach of the U.S. Men's National Team. After suffering a crushing 4-0 loss to Switzerland in Nashville, fans and analysts alike are raising serious concerns — especially with the 2026 FIFA World Cup just one year away.

The Pochettino era was supposed to fix the damage left behind by Berhalter and elevate the USMNT to a new level of respect in international soccer. Instead, the problems have multiplied. In a disastrous night in Nashville, the United States collapsed against Switzerland, conceding four first-half goals in what many now call the lowest point of this cycle.

Mauricio Pochettino is turning the page after the U.S. finished fourth in the Concacaf Nations League. Now, all eyes are on the Gold Cup, hosted at home, and the ultimate goal: the 2026 World Cup.

It’s not every day that a national team coach draws a line connecting one of his players to Lionel Messi, the most decorated soccer player of the modern era.

The USMNT is looking to bounce back after a disappointing showing in the Concacaf Nations League Final Four. As part of their Gold Cup preparations, they’ll face Turkey and Switzerland in two friendlies this June. Head coach Mauricio Pochettino has announced the roster, with some notable absences that surprised fans.

The overlap between the 2025 Club World Cup and the Gold Cup presents a major challenge for teams like the United States, Mexico, Canada, and Panama. Many of their top players will be tied up with their clubs, forcing national squads to adapt quickly and compete without key talent.

With the 2025 Gold Cup on the horizon, head coach Mauricio Pochettino has sent a clear message to Christian Pulisic and the USMNT regarding his approach to player selection for the tournament.