# POCHETTINO TO MILAN?! Can USMNT Win With A Coach Already Looking At The Exit?

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Podcast: [Battered Soccer Fans](https://stenobird.com/podcast/battered-soccer-fans-6972150)
Published: 2026-05-29T11:08:57+00:00
Episode link: https://share.transistor.fm/s/38c25443
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Duration seconds: 900

## Resource

The biggest story surrounding the USMNT may not be on the field anymore. Reports are linking Mauricio Pochettino to AC Milan after the 2026 FIFA World Cup, raising major questions about the future of the United States Men's National Team just months before the biggest tournament in American soccer history. Could these rumors become a distraction? Will players lose confidence knowing their manager may already have one foot out the door? Or will Pochettino use the World Cup as a final opportunity to cement his legacy with the USMNT? In this episode we discuss: The latest Pochettino-to-Milan rumors How the speculation could impact World Cup preparation Whether US Soccer should be concerned Potential replacements if he leaves after 2026 The official USMNT World Cup roster e-mails With the World Cup on home soil and expectations higher than ever, every decision matters. Is this simply offseason speculation, or the beginning of a major storyline that could shape Team USA's World Cup run? #USMNT #Pochettino #ACMilan #WorldCup2026 #USSoccer #ChristianPulisic #GioReyna #TylerAdams #WestonMcKennie #RicardoPepi #FolarinBalogun #MauricioPochettino #WorldCup #Soccer #Football #USMNTPodcast #MLS #AmericanSoccer #TeamUSA #FIFAWorldCup

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