Mauricio Pochettino, USMNT Coach, Sends Strong Message Against FIFA Club World Cup

Argentine coach sees competition as an opportunity, but questions the organization of the international calendar

Mauricio Pochettino, USMNT coach, sends strong message against FIFA Club World Cup

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. Mauricio Pochettino, head coach of the United States Men’s National Team, took part in the 2025 Gold Cup Media Day and shared several insights on the team’s current s…