Mauricio Pochettino pushes back on ‘bulls–t’ narrative around USMNT World Cup snubs
Mauricio Pochettino has defended his decision to notify players who did not make the 2026 U.S. World Cup roster via email. He faced criticism for the method of communication, with some feeling it was too impersonal. Pochettino emphasized that he cares about the players and compared the situation to his own experiences as a player.
- ▪Pochettino notified players about their World Cup roster status through email, which drew criticism for being cold.
- ▪He defended his approach by referencing his own experiences as a player who preferred not to receive a call about roster decisions.
- ▪Critics, including former USMNT player Herculez Gomez, argued that players deserved a more personal notification.
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Soccer Mauricio Pochettino pushes back on ‘bulls–t’ narrative around USMNT World Cup snubs By Christian Arnold Published May 26, 2026, 11:05 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Mauricio Pochettino fired back at those who have criticized him for notifying players who did not make the 2026 U.S. World Cup roster through an email. Members who were on the United States’ 55-man provisional roster were notified by email whether they had made the final cut on Friday via email, with some hitting out at the USMNT boss for being cold in how the devastating news was delivered.
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