Pochettino was supposed to make this USMNT into something special, but he's finding it hard to make them even remotely competitive

Mauricio Pochettino recognizes the USMNT's complacency problem, but has proven hooked on trying to solve it with lackluster depth

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Pochettino will work with a mix of fresh faces and veterans during this month's friendlies against South Korea and Japan before establishing a core group of players

Christian Pulisic is set to make his return to the U.S. men’s national team on Saturday against South Korea, and his head coach, Mauricio Pochettino, insisted that the row between the two had been resolved.

In order for Pochettino and the USMNT to achieve that, they’ll need to make a deep run on the world stage next summer when the World Cup comes to the United States, Mexico and Canada. Saturday’s friendly against Korea (5 p.m., TNT) will provide Pochettino a first look at his squad as the calendar slowly inches toward June.

As the USMNT gears up for the 2026 World Cup, the team's trajectory will be under intense scrutiny. Pochettino's commitment to fostering a competitive squad relies heavily on fan support and the ability to convert lessons into victories.

U.S. men’s national team boss Mauricio Pochettino revealed he once had the opportunity to manage Real Madrid, but Spurs ex-chairman Daniel Levy blocked the potential move.