Former USMNT stars back Mauricio Pochettino after World Cup roster cuts email drama

Fuente: New York Post

Former United States men’s national team members and soccer analysts Stu Holden and Alexi Lalas came to the defense of USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino after the coach had faced criticism for how he informed players they didn’t make the 2026 World Cup squad.   Pochettino told players who did not make the 23-man World Cup squad by email — players who did make the team were also sent an email along with a video message from Pochettino — which has sparked some controversy.   Holden and Lalas, who have both been part of World Cup teams in the past, did not have any problems with the whole thing.