WATCH: ‘We need to improve in our performance’ – Behind the scenes as Mauricio Pochettino addresses USMNT at training ahead of Japan match
USMNT posted video highlighting the Argentine’s training methods ahead of the team's friendly against Japan
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'Mauricio Pochettino is not a good talent evaluator' – Herculez Gomez blasts USMNT manager's squad selection, tactics in 'abysmal performance' against South Korea
The former U.S. star was critical of the national team after their disappointing display against South Korea
'This is a failure' – Former USMNT star Charlie Davies calls out Mauricio Pochettino's lack of direction and decisiveness, saying 'we don’t have a signature win'
Tony Meola added that the USMNT have made no progress since Pochettino replaced the fired Gregg Berhalter
'More questions than answers' – Stu Holden calls out Mauricio Pochettino's tactics, insists that changes are needed for the USMNT to 'start beating top opponents'
Holden questioned both tactical and lineup decisions by Pochettino, pointing to the Tim Ream and Tristan Blackmon pairing
'Why the hell are we paying him $6 million a year?' – Alexi Lalas says he would dismiss manager Mauricio Pochettino, pessimistic about USMNT's chances at World Cup
In the wake of a 2-0 loss to South Korea, Lalas said there is too much at stake with a home World Cup to risk poor results
Seattle Sounders midfielder Cristian Roldan added to Mauricio Pochettino's USMNT squad for friendlies against South Korea and Japan
The versatile midfielder joins the USMNT fresh off the Sounders' win over Inter Miami in Leagues Cup final