The Mauricio Pochettino era was meant to solve the battles, tensions, and lingering issues from the Berhalter years—and there were plenty. The mission was to lift the United States to a level of seriousness and respect on the global soccer stage. Very little of that has materialized. If anything, the problems seem to have multiplied.
The Argentine coach added another horror chapter to his tenure in a grim night in Nashville. On top of locker room unrest and friendly fire from all directions, the team suffered a devastating blow: a venomous four-goal hammering. A Swiss side that was anything but neutral stormed into GEODIS Park and took control in just 45 minutes of fury and finesse. And that was all it needed.
The USMNT, seemingly in a state of internal crisis, now faces more fundamental issues to resolve. The clock is ticking. The Gold Cup begins in just four days, and the World Cup is only a year away. So much to do—so little time.
Following this crushing defeat, the United States has now suffered its worst losing streak since 1973: five consecutive losses.
The fanbase has grown increasingly frustrated, and many are now voicing their anger toward Claudio Pochettino. A growing portion of supporters are calling for the coach to resign or be fired, as confidence in his leadership continues to erode.
