U.S. men’s national team stars opened up about how “draining” life under the “intense, demanding and loving” Mauricio Pochettino is on the road to the 2026 World Cup.
Going from Gregg Berhalter, whose experience on the touchline came predominantly from MLS, to former Tottenham Hotspur, Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea manager Pochettino was a tough transition for many USMNT players. The experienced Argentine came to the United States knowing exactly what it takes to succeed, dramatically changing the culture and practices of the once floundering team.
