Despite the criticism, Pochettino highlighted the importance of the third-place playoff against Canada as a test of character. He made significant lineup changes, but the team's performance remained unconvincing.
The U.S. Soccer Federation would have to pay millions to bring a successor and pay off Pochettino (he reportedly earns $6 million a year).
Under-pressure Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou has insisted he doesn't feel threatened by much-loved ex-boss Mauricio Pochettino saying he wants to return to the club one day
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Stars and Stripes FC on MSNCan Mauricio Pochettino lead the USMNT to World Cup glory?Mauricio Pochettino is six months and eight matches into his tenure as United States Men’s National Team, and he is a little over a year away from coaching the host nation at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Ange Postecoglou says that he “did not feel disrespected” by Mauricio Pochettino’s comments about hoping to return to manage Tottenham Hotspur in the future.
Tottenham have been told Andoni Iraola is seen as the next big up-and-coming manager in football and how he is similar to Mauricio Pochettino.
Mauricio Pochettino was left visibly frustrated after the USMNT's shocking 1-0 defeat to Panama in the Concacaf Nations League, bluntly telling his players it was not enough to just simply show up in the national team shirt and expect to win.
After suffering two defeats in the Concacaf Nations League, United States manager Mauricio Pochettino insisted that his side still has enough time to turn things around before the 2026 World Cup.
The aura of USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino has faded after back-to-back losses in the CONCACAF Nations League.