“ It’s about the journey that this team and this country are on, ” Mauricio Pochettino said last year, about what motivated him the most to agree to accept the head coach role of the USMNT. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just months away, that “journey” could be nearing a full-circle moment, not only for the seasoned coach but also for his players. However, Poch’s tenure as the Team USA boss hasn’t been without its fair share of controversies. Following the team’s 1-1 draw against Ecuador, the coach seemed to vent his frustration with a subtle jibe.

In his Instagram story from October 11, Pochettino made a couple of statements that might point to a greater power at play behind the USMNT’s wobbly form. “ Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast, ” wrote the former Chelsea manager in his IG

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