
Former USMNT defender Alexi Lalas has the highest of expectations for the U.S. men's national team under Mauricio Pochettino.
Following a shock group stage exit on home soil at Copa América 2024, U.S. Soccer parted ways with Gregg Berhalter and hired Pochettino. All eyes are now on the ex-Tottenham manager and the USMNT on the road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, unfolding in the United States, Canada and Mexico.