Earlier this week, Christian Pulisic defended his decision to skip this summer’s Gold Cup. Mauricio Pochettino spoke about the conversation he had with Pulisic, saying that he wanted to use the friendlies to prepare the team for the Gold Cup. 🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/642... - ThreadSky

theathletic.bsky.social • 8 days ago

Earlier this week, Christian Pulisic defended his decision to skip this summer’s Gold Cup.

Mauricio Pochettino spoke about the conversation he had with Pulisic, saying that he wanted to use the friendlies to prepare the team for the Gold Cup.

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https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6424565/2025/06/14/mauricio-pochettino-christian-pulisic-usmnt-comments-gold-cup/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky

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ildfluer.bsky.social•8 days ago

Someone who doesn't want to play for his country, shouldn't. Ever.

wh6785.bsky.social•8 days ago

The US soccer team is a complete mess, with the best player not wanting to play and the coach who doesn’t know what he’s doing either. I don’t know how this team can compete for championships with things looking this dire.

jdoak4.bsky.social•8 days ago

Jedi didn’t say he didn’t want to play. He’s injured.

bara1005.bsky.social•8 days ago

I don’t think Poch doesn’t know what he’s doing. I don’t think he knows what to do with the crapshoot he’s been given and players not really caring to the extent that he’s used to - it’s so foreign to him. I also do think there is a difference. Also think there’s a learning curve bt club and country

lurkingcitizen.bsky.social•8 days ago

Pulisic can do that stupid ass Donald Trump double handjob dance and fuck off.

jacktually.bsky.social•7 days ago

Win games and you can talk all the shit you want.

yodoftheyods.bsky.social•8 days ago

No need to create drama here.

Pulisic has shown up over the years for the USMNT with an intensity few others could rival. He deserves the benefit of the doubt.

And Poch is doing what he thinks he needs to do to win games. Early returns are poor but let’s hope he can get the team clicking soon!

slopcheese34.bsky.social•8 days ago

Poch is setting the USMNT back 10 years. He should be fired immediately. The list of players that “can’t” play in this tournament should be renamed “don’t want to play”. They are already fed up with Poch.

kaninallsup.bsky.social•8 days ago

If he doesn’t want to represent the US, then replace him. Give his spot to someone who actually wants to help the US win

bara1005.bsky.social•8 days ago

I can’t wait to see how US Soccer plays this out. I’d rather have a lesser skilled player play for the foreseeable future in Pulisic’s spot ( even during the WC- consequences& all) than have Poch fired. That will fix the mindset and culture real fast of the USMNT.

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