I'm a Spurs fan. I cannot even begin to explain how perfect of a fit Poch is for the US right now. Both Poch's strengths and weaknesses are well suited to the US. Poch is media savvy and a likeable personality that the US media will enjoy. When he's motivated and really at it, he places his faith in young players and puts his arm around anyone who's struggling and injects them with confidence. He makes so many players better, both young and old. Everyone talks about Kane, Dele Ali, Connor Gallagher and Cole Palmer. But nobody talks about what he did with a player like Moussa Dembele who reminds me a lot of players on this squad. Dembele had all of the talent in the world, but he was failing to reach his potential under other managers. By 27, it looked like he would never meet his potential. Then Poch moved him into the CDM role and did something that made Dembele an absolute monster that worked as hard as anyone to win the ball back while flourishing going forward with his incredible ball skill. He took a silky player and gave him steel. This US team is the same as Dembele - skilled and lots of potential but absolutely no steel or confidence. Just think of what he can do with Weston McKennie and Musa. Poch's biggest negative is how petulant he can get when he's not happy with the politics at a club. At Spurs, he was extremely frustrated that after everything he had done for Spurs over 5 years with a minimal budget that Daniel Levy insisted on keeping their 3-pronged decision making process on transfers (i.e. majority decides between the Director of Football, Levy and the Manager). At PSG, he was frustrated with Qatari leadership and consistently flirted with other jobs like Man Utd. Chelsea needs no explanation. The good news is that Poch will have no reason to become petulant under the USMNT job. The USMNT will give him full control over key team decisions because of big of a name he is relative to the US job. The fans are in awe of this signing and the American media will love an affable manager who has coached at the highest level on the global stage.
Same here. Spurs fan. And i agree. Pocho and his particular style is a great fit the US. Pocho typically likes his teams to over achieve through fitness and I think that works right into our US mentality.
@@rotm8050 well nobody wins with the spurs…but he did take us to the CL final. Sorry like it or not that is something. The questions you need to ask yourself is, does he make our team better. Yes. Does he have the prestige to lead a team whos hosting the WC? Yes. Doubt you will find someone who willingly better.
@@rotm8050placed 2nd in EPL. Took spurs to CL final all while Tottenham was building a new stadium and spent next to nothing on players. He kept that team going and looking fresh even though Levy was serving up stale bread . Spurs under Poch game Pep at city the hardest time every time they met. I can’t even say but I think Poch beat Pep every match.
Lalas is right. USSF has to focus on getting more fans for the USMNT, but it shouldn’t fall on the manager. They have to do a better job publicizing our games and tournaments.
@@bryanmiller6110 press and counter has always been the us's style. you made it sound like they where going to try to be spain or Argentina or something lol berhalter trying to get them to play a more possession game hurt the USA. It's just not our style. even if we technically can do it we'll always just be the lite version of another country who does it better
As a Mexican national team fan I think USA has a coach now that can create a culture and show a different playstyle to the future and current coaches in the federation.
Very excited for Pochetiino. No guarantees of course, but great hire and setting up the team for success. It now up to the team to perform at their potential. But Gregg was a horrible coach!! He was saved by having the most talented team in a terrible region. The moment he was called upon to overcome any adversity (better team, outside of the US, playing against a better coach), he failed. I’m at glad USSF has fixed their prior 2 errors in hiring Gregg.
Holden and Lalas are great examples of former players that want to toe the line of USSF to keep a good relationship with them for potential job prospects in the future. You can never take their opinions as unbiased and honest
Did he lie about anything he said? Did Greg not establish a culture and dominance domestically with a very young squad, and is there not a plethora of Berhalter slander within the fanbase? If you don't agree then you a part of that crowd he referenced, bc by no means did GB take this team to another level, but he did he establish some positive markers after the team couldn't qualify for the 2018 WC. This idea that nothing positive can be attributed to Berhalter is ridiculous and shows an immaturity amongst so called fans
Bob Gansler, Bora, Sampson, Arena, Bradley, Klinsmann, and Bethalter. Now we have Pochettino perhaps the most high level coach we’ve ever had. This is a wonderful pick!
Stuart claims Berhalter “developed” US youngsters? The core of this team has been developed and trained by their European clubs, and have regressed under Greg, not progressed. Stop paying homage to Greg, he maxed out his potential
@@LBJMVP3 dont forget he will work with what he has . He only has to imrprove results with the team ... Winning a world cup might be too much to ask for
He played in the World Cup for Argentina. Most of the top US players play for European club sides. These days, top coaches work for the top club sides,. That is where the money is. Pep is earning over $20 million a year, while the Spanish international coach earns $1 million a year. International coaches tend to be second-tier. Lalas is crazy, Poch is not a marketing man.
Im a Spurs fan and i cant wait to cheer Poch on! I was at the US tour in 2017 and he worked them hard in training and it was quite toasty in Orlando. Alexi, you need to bring on @AlasdairGold for a podcast.
Listening to TalkSport this morning (in England), they were a bit disappointed that England didn’t get him. That said, the arrogance I’m hearing from some is weird - as though this is some kind of disappointing hire or he’s going to be out of his depth. No this isn’t club management but I’d wager that a guy who could handle a roster with Messi, Mbappé, and Neymar, and operate at some of the biggest clubs in the world, can handle the the USMNT.
I was also listening to Talk Sports and I heard Alan Brazil a Scotsman saying he was disappointed that England didn't hire Poch. Then on Simon Jordan show he said Poch was a flake and not good enough for England! This is U.S.love for a celebrity all over. They want a manager to develop their players and make them better. England's players are the finished article and just need someone to get them over the line. Didn't Poch loose in the Caraboa Cup final to Liverpool's kids just a few months ago? He even lost in that charity game Soccer Aid , ( if you're in the UK you'll know what I'm talking about) LOL.
Poch needs to teach our guys all of Argentina’s dirty little secrets right off the bat. Time for us to be on level playing field with everyone. Physically and mentally. Time for us to stop being mentally weak.
In 94, I don’t remember Bora selling the event. The Spanish media will take care of that. Telemundo already has tv ads for the event. Stop criticizing his English. Maybe Jay Berhalter. can be in charge of media.
if us soccer needs a hype man, hire Kendrick Lamar as head coach, You need a coach that works hard and create hype from the way the team plays, Pochettino is one of the best available coachs out there
I think it’s a good hire. Spurs were at their best under him. He did underachieve at PSG and Chelsea but I wouldn’t put most of the blame on him. Those clubs continue to have issues no matter who’s managing them.
When you consider the situation at Chelsea he over achieved. That team was super young and the front office a mess. PSG under achieved but they always under achieve probably because they are over loaded on egos.
Up and coming players are rarely ever brought up. It's usually all about the Coach and our existing team. USMT needs to focus on our younger generation of players. I would love to hear more of what we have representing our future. I really do believe that is the big difference between the US and other top tier Countries. Other Countries, always ha e something new to look forward to, where the US is just satisfied with what we currently have... until we are NOT!
My understanidn in tune in here listining to former USMNT players regarding questionable Adams always injured, Mckenny needing a team to play, Turner got to play minutes sitting on the bench, Mckenny got to find a team, Balogun needing to score, Weah has to figure away to get in the starting lineup, Reyna sitting on the bench another year waisting time with Dortmund. The message is clear If you are sitting on the bench at a European club, you are unlikely to receive a call-up from Pochettino.
Alexi you are 110% wrong. Stu is right. Fixing the USMNT form ON THE FIELD will be the "barnstorming" that you're lamenting about and the only thing Americans will respond to. The World Cup will hype itself and people will show up regardless. But I will care about USMNT performance if I see it improve from now into 2026. GREGG WASN'T, NOR WOULD ANYONE HAVE CARED IF HE WAS TRYING TO, BARNSTORM TO GET PEOPLE EXCITED. Just play winning soccer.
I dont think he has to win big...hes got to get a fun style of soccer that will attract American eyeballs to soccer and just do what he does best: get the most out of the talent you have. The USMNT has not lived up to their talent. Hopefully he gets the most out if his players here
@@tyian6728 yes but big is subjective. Realistically, we aren't winning the world cup; however, can we play an aggressive style of soccer as underdogs that's going to worry the top countries of an upset? If we make it out of group stage and upset a big name while playing something fun to energize the youth and future, I'd call that a good win. I quarter finals being incredible. It would be fun to see us beat up some lesser opponents instead of take a 1-0 goal lead and park the bus. Let's face it... One one has invaded more countries in recent times than the US... Why can't our soccer do the same... Attack.
@@jarhead_jrwell said it’s about improving and you will have people melt over not making the semi’s or this and that but if they play hard fun soccer I’ll be happy
This a huge coup by US soccer , he is the right person for the job not many good coaches available. Success at the World Cup is a lottery, it’s highly dependent on the group you are in and having a good pathway to the final . With Mauricio, if they have a favorable group and good pathway to the final , they might reach the quarterfinals or maybe beyond . Only time will tell .
Always heard he’s good, but with 4 jobs in 8 years (yes, each one better) has he really established really building a team and establishing long term culture? Hope he sticks around long enough because his resume says this is a really good hire.
Tactically ... let the women's team be a template. Young fast legs up front for swift counters. Defend like your life depends on it. Italy did ok with that quite a few times. USWNT too.
We need to market US soccer and the World Cup...obviously. A coach with just okay English skills is probably not the right person, but someone should be in charge of the hype. Mossy should have to do a show without a hat. :)
Right now selling the game is less priority until after the World Cup the team needs to learn a new system under a new coach playing well at a home World Cup will help build the game then after you can put more focus on growing the program which is a need but just given the situation USA has more things to worry about
Lalas, again. You say he is not hired because of what he did in Espanyol or Southampton. Well.... for your information, the US TEAM is at the same level or less than these two teams.. OK. The moment you reach the level of Spain, Argentina, Germany.... then you can talk with some savy.
Crazy when you realize the USSF might've been able to have already had him a year ago but were still in love with GGG and committed to time wasting. In a weird way I can see this being a manager a Donovan wouldn't particularly care for because he wouldn't be a shoe in or comfortable. That's a good thing.
I want Pochettino to set the tone with this September camp. If you are not playing for your club, you won't be in camp. So Ricardo Pepi, Gio Reyna, and McKinnie, they're not getting called in. They're not playing. Josh Sargent, Haji Wright, Musah, Pulisic.. They're playing and playing well. Even MLS CB's Zimmerman and Ream,
I’m very disappointed with Lalas and his mentality of needing the coach to live in US. If he can win matches, I would watch USMNT. I have watched less games under GGG’s second tenure cause the team keeps losing!!!! Winning games is the best media attraction. Lalas is losing his mind.
Stu screaming for 3 in the back... does he realize we don't have CB's?? Richards is ok but then who?? CCV was horrible at Copa. Ream is surely out. We are struggling to find 2 CB's, let alone 3.
⭐️Winning is the BEST advertising ⚽️ Sports news and media will do the advertising for you IF THEY WIN🏆 and you win on the field. So the coach must focus 100% on winning on the field
My problem with Mo the Po is that he's good at bringing clubs to the brink but not over it. He's had stars like Kane, Son and Mbappe but were unable to exploit those talents in winning trophies. And international football is not the same as club soccer, but Hayes made the transition so I'm keeping an open mind. Color me hesitantly optimistic.
Couch coach speaking: good luck to USMNT but Pocchetino is not able to handle the locker room situation or players who think they are stars of the show. Is he able to find players who can play with eachother? Let's wait and see the first 2-3 games.
Exactly WHO are these fans that are "ENGORGED" about the USMNT not hiring an American or MLS coach? We should want the best coach possible. We should not care where he's from.
There is some marketing that soccer needs in order for the USA to take the next step but it in involves winning on the field not signs and social media so getting a top coach will help with that
The marketing of US Soccer certainly leaves a lot to be desired, especially on the men’s side. They do a poor job of marketing the team to causal fans and even kids who play the game at club level but aren’t aware of what the national team is doing. But that shouldn’t be Poch’s job. He just needs to worry about coaching our guys up for 2026. Somebody else at the federation needs to step up and do a better job with the marketing and social media. Feels like we had way more content 10 years ago than we do now. Hopefully Matt Crocker and JT Batson can work on fixing that, too.
Winning is the best marketing tool you can have in ANY sport. Just win baby, and the fans will show up. We don’t need Poch to waste time marketing the team. He’s only got two years.
Man he will make this youngster players like , South American and European he will create identity and mentality on tactics on USA team . Concacaf federation teams is better step -up i guarantee USA dominated.
The American fan need to realize that winning in winning in soccer internationally like winning in Baseball where the best team loses more than 60 games every season, got it !, if not the best team in the world ranked number one in the world Brazil has not won the World Cup since I don’t remember and lost numerous times
You do not know if he is a right person to coach a National team . He is a good club coach where he had his athletes available on full time every day. Coaching The National team is a completely different job, he is going to have very sporadic contact with his athletes .
whoa this is big time…especially because now its all on the players. if stuff doesn’t work this guy has all the excuses to say i gave them the winning tactics its not my fault they aren’t good enough to execute. and he would be right because his next job will be coaching a big team in europe.
I think Malik Tillman is a player who benefits the most. Never really given much of a shot under Berhalter and quite frankly has been better than Reyna at the club level. Tillman has the skill set to be garnering mich more starts and minutes at the 10.
Poche is a coach that gets the most of underrated players. He is a team manager, not a star team coach. ALL ATTACK AND ALL DEFENSE TEAM EFFORT. Thats why he failed with PSG. Too many divas
alexi is going to lose his mind with this guy…they will probably get worse before they get better. first off hes probably going to say omg these guys are not good…then hes going to go to try to get expats to play for us, then hes going to put in tactics. poccetino is the level of coach that calls the shots. he doesnt care what alexi thinks because after this he will be offered a job at a top european club. you cant have it all…a coach with pedigree that also feels beholden to the pundits.
I kind of agree with you they make look very shaky at first so hopefully everyone doesn’t lose their minds this hire really should have happened last year before copa but I think we will all take better late than never with this one
I'm a Spurs fan. I cannot even begin to explain how perfect of a fit Poch is for the US right now. Both Poch's strengths and weaknesses are well suited to the US. Poch is media savvy and a likeable personality that the US media will enjoy. When he's motivated and really at it, he places his faith in young players and puts his arm around anyone who's struggling and injects them with confidence. He makes so many players better, both young and old. Everyone talks about Kane, Dele Ali, Connor Gallagher and Cole Palmer. But nobody talks about what he did with a player like Moussa Dembele who reminds me a lot of players on this squad. Dembele had all of the talent in the world, but he was failing to reach his potential under other managers. By 27, it looked like he would never meet his potential. Then Poch moved him into the CDM role and did something that made Dembele an absolute monster that worked as hard as anyone to win the ball back while flourishing going forward with his incredible ball skill. He took a silky player and gave him steel.
This US team is the same as Dembele - skilled and lots of potential but absolutely no steel or confidence. Just think of what he can do with Weston McKennie and Musa.
Poch's biggest negative is how petulant he can get when he's not happy with the politics at a club. At Spurs, he was extremely frustrated that after everything he had done for Spurs over 5 years with a minimal budget that Daniel Levy insisted on keeping their 3-pronged decision making process on transfers (i.e. majority decides between the Director of Football, Levy and the Manager). At PSG, he was frustrated with Qatari leadership and consistently flirted with other jobs like Man Utd. Chelsea needs no explanation. The good news is that Poch will have no reason to become petulant under the USMNT job. The USMNT will give him full control over key team decisions because of big of a name he is relative to the US job. The fans are in awe of this signing and the American media will love an affable manager who has coached at the highest level on the global stage.
Same here. Spurs fan. And i agree. Pocho and his particular style is a great fit the US. Pocho typically likes his teams to over achieve through fitness and I think that works right into our US mentality.
What did he win with spurs?
@@rotm8050 well nobody wins with the spurs…but he did take us to the CL final. Sorry like it or not that is something. The questions you need to ask yourself is, does he make our team better. Yes. Does he have the prestige to lead a team whos hosting the WC? Yes. Doubt you will find someone who willingly better.
@@rotm8050placed 2nd in EPL. Took spurs to CL final all while Tottenham was building a new stadium and spent next to nothing on players. He kept that team going and looking fresh even though Levy was serving up stale bread . Spurs under Poch game Pep at city the hardest time every time they met. I can’t even say but I think Poch beat Pep every match.
@@rotm8050 Would anyone expect him to win the world cup? No. So what's your point?
RCD ESPANYOL fan here. WE LOVE POCHE SO MUCH and we missing him. GREAT CHOICE
Many Americans agree
Lalas is right. USSF has to focus on getting more fans for the USMNT, but it shouldn’t fall on the manager. They have to do a better job publicizing our games and tournaments.
Would help for the prices to he reasonable as well
As an 🇦🇷 i am , i agree with you and Lalas ... Why not Lalas as a coach ... No one wants to take this US team . Pochetino will😉
ONLY WINNING will get the US fan base to get excited about soccer in the United States.
USSF has to market the team and sport. Poche simply needs to get our team going in the right direction. The rest will take care of itself.
@@wizarddragon Exactly. There are plenty of fans. Pochettino's job is to win.
Very good manager and an even better guy. Develops young players, has an exciting style of play and the players will love him. .
yeah but the usa doesn't have the players to play like that
@@thecastleofenlightenment2604 to press and counter? yeah they do. Playing out from the back is the one area that has a big question mark
@@bryanmiller6110 press and counter has always been the us's style. you made it sound like they where going to try to be spain or Argentina or something lol
berhalter trying to get them to play a more possession game hurt the USA. It's just not our style. even if we technically can do it we'll always just be the lite version of another country who does it better
@@thecastleofenlightenment2604 have you seen his teams play? He is not a tiki taka merchant nor did I ever say that he was.
@@bryanmiller6110 good, that tends to what people mean when they mean exciting though. very offensive possession minded
As a Mexican national team fan I think USA has a coach now that can create a culture and show a different playstyle to the future and current coaches in the federation.
🇦🇷 Argentina 🤝 America 🇺🇸
Very excited for Pochetiino. No guarantees of course, but great hire and setting up the team for success. It now up to the team to perform at their potential.
But Gregg was a horrible coach!! He was saved by having the most talented team in a terrible region. The moment he was called upon to overcome any adversity (better team, outside of the US, playing against a better coach), he failed.
I’m at glad USSF has fixed their prior 2 errors in hiring Gregg.
Pochettino good usa 🇺🇸
A home run of a hire
The gassing up by Stu of Greg behalter is incredible
Holden and Lalas are great examples of former players that want to toe the line of USSF to keep a good relationship with them for potential job prospects in the future. You can never take their opinions as unbiased and honest
Did he lie about anything he said? Did Greg not establish a culture and dominance domestically with a very young squad, and is there not a plethora of Berhalter slander within the fanbase? If you don't agree then you a part of that crowd he referenced, bc by no means did GB take this team to another level, but he did he establish some positive markers after the team couldn't qualify for the 2018 WC. This idea that nothing positive can be attributed to Berhalter is ridiculous and shows an immaturity amongst so called fans
Bob Gansler, Bora, Sampson, Arena, Bradley, Klinsmann, and Bethalter. Now we have Pochettino perhaps the most high level coach we’ve ever had. This is a wonderful pick!
ALEXI HAIR PLUGS LALAS
I love everything about this hire. Perfect imo
ALEXI HAIR PLUGS LALAS
Stuart claims Berhalter “developed” US youngsters? The core of this team has been developed and trained by their European clubs, and have regressed under Greg, not progressed. Stop paying homage to Greg, he maxed out his potential
🇦🇷Congratulations US! I🇦🇷
Ty
Thank you. I'm really excited to see what he can do for us!
@@LBJMVP3 dont forget he will work with what he has . He only has to imrprove results with the team ... Winning a world cup might be too much to ask for
He played in the World Cup for Argentina. Most of the top US players play for European club sides. These days, top coaches work for the top club sides,. That is where the money is. Pep is earning over $20 million a year, while the Spanish international coach earns $1 million a year. International coaches tend to be second-tier. Lalas is crazy, Poch is not a marketing man.
The ONLY thing that will promote and create excitement in US soccer is WINNING!!! PERIOD.
Alexi is asking who will lead the 2026 marketing campaign while he hosts a podcast about US soccer (as a former player). Its you my man 😂
so you want a coach that has a marketing degree and pr experience?
This is either going to be the greatest thing ever for the USMNT, or it's going to set our program back 30 years 😅
Im a Spurs fan and i cant wait to cheer Poch on! I was at the US tour in 2017 and he worked them hard in training and it was quite toasty in Orlando. Alexi, you need to bring on @AlasdairGold for a podcast.
Listening to TalkSport this morning (in England), they were a bit disappointed that England didn’t get him. That said, the arrogance I’m hearing from some is weird - as though this is some kind of disappointing hire or he’s going to be out of his depth. No this isn’t club management but I’d wager that a guy who could handle a roster with Messi, Mbappé, and Neymar, and operate at some of the biggest clubs in the world, can handle the the USMNT.
I was also listening to Talk Sports and I heard Alan Brazil a Scotsman saying he was disappointed that England didn't hire Poch. Then on Simon Jordan show he said Poch was a flake and not good enough for England! This is U.S.love for a celebrity all over. They want a manager to develop their players and make them better. England's players are the finished article and just need someone to get them over the line. Didn't Poch loose in the Caraboa Cup final to Liverpool's kids just a few months ago? He even lost in that charity game Soccer Aid , ( if you're in the UK you'll know what I'm talking about) LOL.
Stu, can we please move on past the Berhalter glazing now.
Pochettino is AAA Manager great job!
Pochettino needs to take the team to train with the Navy Seals, it'll make them tougher and come together as a team
On Discovery channel .. winner winner.
In that case I should take them to train with Sean Strickland hahahaha
Weston would lose about 10 pounds just from being in the pool. 😂
They should play rugby or American football in practice, if that's the case
Poch needs to teach our guys all of Argentina’s dirty little secrets right off the bat. Time for us to be on level playing field with everyone. Physically and mentally. Time for us to stop being mentally weak.
In 94, I don’t remember Bora selling the event. The Spanish media will take care of that. Telemundo already has tv ads for the event. Stop criticizing his English. Maybe Jay Berhalter. can be in charge of media.
It’s not the managers job to promote. That’s one issue with US soccer. The managers job is not to promote…it’s to WIN GAMES. Bad take Lexi
This is hard as an American and a West Ham fan, but it's something, and we have to embrace it.. help us, Pochettino. You're our only hope!
Bro wants a head cheerleader not a head coach.
I love how Alexi spews marketing and promotion, dude a zoom call with Poche will be much more interesting than any promotion GGG could have done...
11/10 hire!!! USA 🇺🇸 USA!!!! Light years from berhelter
Genius ending with the pool 😂
Emma Hays is not a coach, she is a manager and could take a vacation during a tournament and still win
if us soccer needs a hype man, hire Kendrick Lamar as head coach, You need a coach that works hard and create hype from the way the team plays, Pochettino is one of the best available coachs out there
From Bielsa s school.
I think it’s a good hire. Spurs were at their best under him. He did underachieve at PSG and Chelsea but I wouldn’t put most of the blame on him. Those clubs continue to have issues no matter who’s managing them.
Adenor Leonardo Bacchi would much better choice.
@@gloriathomas3245you don’t know that for sure, but we shall see.
The usa don't have Son, Kane etc. You can't buy players international football.
When you consider the situation at Chelsea he over achieved. That team was super young and the front office a mess. PSG under achieved but they always under achieve probably because they are over loaded on egos.
Other than the players, who needs to be prepped? Winning is the best hype for the team.
Up and coming players are rarely ever brought up. It's usually all about the Coach and our existing team. USMT needs to focus on our younger generation of players. I would love to hear more of what we have representing our future. I really do believe that is the big difference between the US and other top tier Countries. Other Countries, always ha e something new to look forward to, where the US is just satisfied with what we currently have... until we are NOT!
A guy goes from training Mbappe, Messi, and Neymar to training Ricardo Pepi, Shaq Moore, Tim Mckenzie...
The us better win in 2026. No excuses! I've never this level of Poch praise before😭😭
My understanidn in tune in here listining to former USMNT players regarding questionable Adams always injured, Mckenny needing a team to play, Turner got to play minutes sitting on the bench, Mckenny got to find a team, Balogun needing to score, Weah has to figure away to get in the starting lineup, Reyna sitting on the bench another year waisting time with Dortmund. The message is clear If you are sitting on the bench at a European club, you are unlikely to receive a call-up from Pochettino.
Forward to world cup victory
And
GLORY
That is the only plan we must have
Alexi you are 110% wrong. Stu is right. Fixing the USMNT form ON THE FIELD will be the "barnstorming" that you're lamenting about and the only thing Americans will respond to. The World Cup will hype itself and people will show up regardless. But I will care about USMNT performance if I see it improve from now into 2026. GREGG WASN'T, NOR WOULD ANYONE HAVE CARED IF HE WAS TRYING TO, BARNSTORM TO GET PEOPLE EXCITED. Just play winning soccer.
You were giving grades to our new coach, well Stu's departure from the SOTU was A+. Period.
I dont think he has to win big...hes got to get a fun style of soccer that will attract American eyeballs to soccer and just do what he does best: get the most out of the talent you have. The USMNT has not lived up to their talent. Hopefully he gets the most out if his players here
He needs to win big as well
@@tyian6728 yes but big is subjective. Realistically, we aren't winning the world cup; however, can we play an aggressive style of soccer as underdogs that's going to worry the top countries of an upset? If we make it out of group stage and upset a big name while playing something fun to energize the youth and future, I'd call that a good win. I quarter finals being incredible. It would be fun to see us beat up some lesser opponents instead of take a 1-0 goal lead and park the bus. Let's face it... One one has invaded more countries in recent times than the US... Why can't our soccer do the same... Attack.
@@jarhead_jrwell said it’s about improving and you will have people melt over not making the semi’s or this and that but if they play hard fun soccer I’ll be happy
B+ for Poch? I’m sure Alexi would give Crocker an A+ if his boy Berhalter came back
Alexi will give any Rooki MLS coach A+
“Wouldn’t be the first time” 🤣🤣🤣
Was it the players or the coach , now we will hopefully answer that once and for all
This a huge coup by US soccer , he is the right person for the job not many good coaches available.
Success at the World Cup is a lottery, it’s highly dependent on the group you are in and having a good pathway to the final . With Mauricio, if they have a favorable group and good pathway to the final , they might reach the quarterfinals or maybe beyond . Only time will tell .
Always heard he’s good, but with 4 jobs in 8 years (yes, each one better) has he really established really building a team and establishing long term culture? Hope he sticks around long enough because his resume says this is a really good hire.
You’re the talking head man you get us hyped ffs
I think Alexi is auditioning for USMNT ambassador!!
Tactically ... let the women's team be a template. Young fast legs up front for swift counters. Defend like your life depends on it. Italy did ok with that quite a few times. USWNT too.
We need to market US soccer and the World Cup...obviously. A coach with just okay English skills is probably not the right person, but someone should be in charge of the hype. Mossy should have to do a show without a hat. :)
Right now selling the game is less priority until after the World Cup the team needs to learn a new system under a new coach playing well at a home World Cup will help build the game then after you can put more focus on growing the program which is a need but just given the situation USA has more things to worry about
Lalas, again. You say he is not hired because of what he did in Espanyol or Southampton. Well.... for your information, the US TEAM is at the same level or less than these two teams.. OK.
The moment you reach the level of Spain, Argentina, Germany.... then you can talk with some savy.
Crazy when you realize the USSF might've been able to have already had him a year ago but were still in love with GGG and committed to time wasting. In a weird way I can see this being a manager a Donovan wouldn't particularly care for because he wouldn't be a shoe in or comfortable. That's a good thing.
I agree with Stu!
Hes magic you know! Better learn those Poch songs!
I want Pochettino to set the tone with this September camp. If you are not playing for your club, you won't be in camp. So Ricardo Pepi, Gio Reyna, and McKinnie, they're not getting called in. They're not playing. Josh Sargent, Haji Wright, Musah, Pulisic.. They're playing and playing well. Even MLS CB's Zimmerman and Ream,
I’m very disappointed with Lalas and his mentality of needing the coach to live in US. If he can win matches, I would watch USMNT. I have watched less games under GGG’s second tenure cause the team keeps losing!!!! Winning games is the best media attraction. Lalas is losing his mind.
I think Alexi found himself a job as head cheerleader!
Stu screaming for 3 in the back... does he realize we don't have CB's?? Richards is ok but then who?? CCV was horrible at Copa. Ream is surely out. We are struggling to find 2 CB's, let alone 3.
Man! England were never in for him
If they win, people will be excited. If they lose, it won't matter where he lives.
⭐️Winning is the BEST advertising ⚽️
Sports news and media will do the advertising for you IF THEY WIN🏆
and you win on the field.
So the coach must focus 100% on winning on the field
People hyping up a coach who’s never won anything 😂😂 when he’s has world class players every where he’s been and has nothing to show for it
My problem with Mo the Po is that he's good at bringing clubs to the brink but not over it. He's had stars like Kane, Son and Mbappe but were unable to exploit those talents in winning trophies. And international football is not the same as club soccer, but Hayes made the transition so I'm keeping an open mind. Color me hesitantly optimistic.
So how many Champion league titles has Pepe won since being at Man City?
B+?!?! Who would get the A then!?!
Why Stu look like he about to cry 😂
Comparing Son to Puli is ludicrous. Stop. 😂
Normally love you Alexi but you were out of line at 12:30.
Lalas is right, bigger expectations. I am not excited about this choice, I hope I am wrong.
Can’t take a grown man serious wearing those glasses.
Couch coach speaking: good luck to USMNT but Pocchetino is not able to handle the locker room situation or players who think they are stars of the show. Is he able to find players who can play with eachother? Let's wait and see the first 2-3 games.
Exactly WHO are these fans that are "ENGORGED" about the USMNT not hiring an American or MLS coach? We should want the best coach possible. We should not care where he's from.
Ya era hora que traigan un buen técnico, de la escuela de Bielsa!! A out time for them to hire a decent coach, specially from Bielsas tree..
He's just a fancy name, he's only won silverware at PSG💀
Lex, bring in Flavor Flav if you want a hype man. Not joking.
Hey Alexi -- Trump will be available in a few months to do PR. Give him a call.
I agree with Stu 100% on the marketing of the game , We finally get a great coach and lalas worried about the marketing is crazy, I just want to win
There is some marketing that soccer needs in order for the USA to take the next step but it in involves winning on the field not signs and social media so getting a top coach will help with that
The marketing of US Soccer certainly leaves a lot to be desired, especially on the men’s side. They do a poor job of marketing the team to causal fans and even kids who play the game at club level but aren’t aware of what the national team is doing. But that shouldn’t be Poch’s job. He just needs to worry about coaching our guys up for 2026.
Somebody else at the federation needs to step up and do a better job with the marketing and social media. Feels like we had way more content 10 years ago than we do now. Hopefully Matt Crocker and JT Batson can work on fixing that, too.
Winning is the best marketing tool you can have in ANY sport. Just win baby, and the fans will show up. We don’t need Poch to waste time marketing the team. He’s only got two years.
Command and Cheese, I am out! 24 seconds!
Who made Lalas an expert ??
He has such a negative energy when someone disagrees with him
His comments are so shallow and aggressive
Why is Stuart crying?
You need to sell the greatest game in the world showcased in the greatest tournament in the world to US fans? Typical Lalas.
He needs to understand? It’s a sh *t show he’s coming to.
It would be amazing if USA wins the World Cup 🇺🇸🏆🎖️
Man he will make this youngster players like , South American and European he will create identity and mentality on tactics on USA team . Concacaf federation teams is better step -up i guarantee USA dominated.
Mexico must be scared.
The American fan need to realize that winning in winning in soccer internationally like winning in Baseball where the best team loses more than 60 games every season, got it !, if not the best team in the world ranked number one in the world Brazil has not won the World Cup since I don’t remember and lost numerous times
You do not know if he is a right person to coach a National team . He is a good club coach where he had his athletes available on full time every day. Coaching The National team is a completely different job, he is going to have very sporadic contact with his athletes .
Dont cry Stu! 😂
Pochettino to USMNT is like putting 95 octane into a Honda Civic...what does Lalas expect!?😂 USA will finish 2nd in the WC group stage.
whoa this is big time…especially because now its all on the players. if stuff doesn’t work this guy has all the excuses to say i gave them the winning tactics its not my fault they aren’t good enough to execute. and he would be right because his next job will be coaching a big team in europe.
Good step. Now the coach needs to find real players.
I think Malik Tillman is a player who benefits the most. Never really given much of a shot under Berhalter and quite frankly has been better than Reyna at the club level. Tillman has the skill set to be garnering mich more starts and minutes at the 10.
Tillman has looked terrible for us every time he has gotten a chance, and Gio consistently shines.
Stu crying or what?
Poche is a coach that gets the most of underrated players. He is a team manager, not a star team coach. ALL ATTACK AND ALL DEFENSE TEAM EFFORT. Thats why he failed with PSG. Too many divas
A Golazo of a hire!
Not American or from MLS...no coach is perfect. 😂 this guy
alexi is going to lose his mind with this guy…they will probably get worse before they get better. first off hes probably going to say omg these guys are not good…then hes going to go to try to get expats to play for us, then hes going to put in tactics. poccetino is the level
of coach that calls the shots. he doesnt care what alexi thinks because after this he will be offered a job at a top european club. you cant have it all…a coach with pedigree that also feels beholden to the pundits.
I kind of agree with you they make look very shaky at first so hopefully everyone doesn’t lose their minds this hire really should have happened last year before copa but I think we will all take better late than never with this one