Football Daily | To all USMNT rejects, Mauricio Pochettino hopes this email finds you well
Mauricio Pochettino has opted to inform players about their selection for the USMNT via email, a decision that has sparked criticism for its impersonal nature. Some believe that players who were not selected deserved a more personal communication, such as a phone call. Despite the backlash, Pochettino defended his choice, stating that he understands the emotional difficulty of being cut from the squad.
- ▪Mauricio Pochettino used email to notify players about their selection for the USMNT.
- ▪Critics argue that players deserved a more personal communication method.
- ▪Gio Reyna was included in the squad despite previous controversies.
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All eyes on Poch. Photograph: Timothy A Clary/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenAll eyes on Poch. Photograph: Timothy A Clary/AFP/Getty ImagesFootball Daily newsletterSoccerTo all USMNT rejects, Mauricio Pochettino hopes this email finds you wellSign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!Barry GlendenningWed 27 May 2026 13.29 EDTFirst published on Wed 27 May 2026 12.52 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleYOU’VE GOT MAILAs a football newsletter whose entire raison d’etre is sending people emails they are desperate to receive and read, Football Daily is fully behind Mauricio Pochettino.
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