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Ep 398: Unpacking Pochettino's USMNT Strategy and How Coaches Climb the Soccer Ladder
In this episode, we discuss Mauricio Pochettino's tenure with the USMNT, exploring how his bold approach calling up MLS players and challenging the entitlement of A-listers is shaking up the squad ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
We go into why his strategy to test depth and foster competitive fire is critical, even if it ruffles feathers among fans.
Plus, we answer a listener's question on climbing the coaching ladder, breaking down the dual paths of mastering your craft and navigating the politics of the American soccer ecosystem.
00:00 Intro
03:13 Conclusions and Reactions to the USMNT September Window
03:41 Sub: USMNT Fans Can’t See Beyond Results
07:58 MLS Win/Win With Pochettino Hiring
10:49 Sub: Fan’s Superficial View of the Player Pool
11:49 Sub: Remember when the fans were Calling USMNT A-Team SOFT
12:35 Sub: Poch is Desperate (and why he’s nice to MLS)
13:59 Explanation for Pochettino Calling MLS Players
17:37 A, B, and C Team Mythology
20:02 Sub: MLS Could Make Potentially Great Players Look Like Shit
21:57 Sub: MLS Holds Players Hostage
23:43 Sub: Poch Preparing MLS Player’s via Experience
25:25 Does Gary Care About the USMNT?
27:30 Sub: Has Pochettino Said the Right Things?
30:21 Sub: Gary’s Hope for USMNT in the World Cup
31:58 Sub: Pochettino Visiting College Football Game
34:39 Did USSF Hire Pochettino Because He Hasn’t wont Trophies?
36:38 Sub: How Fans / Non-Practitioners Think
37:50 Sub: Who Will be The Next USMNT Coach?
39:44 Rant on “Legends”
44:30 Is There a USMNT Style of Play?
47:38 Sub: Pochettino Putting Pressure on the A-listers
48:33 Sub: Does Diego Luna, Agyemang, McGlynn Make the World Cup?
50:25 Coaching Development and Promotions
51:12 Sub: Be a Winner
52:49 Sub: Playing Politics and Networking
53:53 Sub: Win and Play Politics
55:03 Sub: Coaching Licenses and Putting it all Together
57:42 Why It’s Important for Youth Parents and Coaches to Be Informed About the USMNT and Pro Levels
Premium Education for either Coaches or Parents
If you are a coach or a parent of a player, we’ve also codified and made available the remarkable work of a coach who trained and shepherded many, many players from the age of 9 all the way to graduating them to being professionals.
The products that show you how this was done, is what sponsors this episode.
Get aboard a proven path, a legitimately proven path, not something copied or synthesized from elsewhere, or worse. No, but rather a first hand account and curriculum directly from the source, from the practitioners themselves, whose work is unprecedented in the American soccer environment.
For Coaches
Learn the methodology at 343coaching.com.
If you’re coaching 7v7, we’ve got you covered at 7v7coaching.com.
For Parents
You don’t have to be lost and confused.
Learn to properly guide and develop your kid through the maze and pitfalls that is American soccer (from the folks who have actually done it).
Gain access at 343masterclass.com.
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In this episode, we discuss Mauricio Pochettino's tenure with the USMNT, exploring how his bold approach calling up MLS players and challenging the entitlement of A-listers is shaking up the squad ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
We go into why his strategy to test depth and foster competitive fire is critical, even if it ruffles feathers among fans.
Plus, we answer a listener's question on climbing the coaching ladder, breaking down the dual paths of mastering your craft and navigating the politics of the American soccer ecosystem.
00:00 Intro
03:13 Conclusions and Reactions to the USMNT September Window
03:41 Sub: USMNT Fans Can’t See Beyond Results
07:58 MLS Win/Win With Pochettino Hiring
10:49 Sub: Fan’s Superficial View of the Player Pool
11:49 Sub: Remember when the fans were Calling USMNT A-Team SOFT
12:35 Sub: Poch is Desperate (and why he’s nice to MLS)
13:59 Explanation for Pochettino Calling MLS Players
17:37 A, B, and C Team Mythology
20:02 Sub: MLS Could Make Potentially Great Players Look Like Shit
21:57 Sub: MLS Holds Players Hostage
23:43 Sub: Poch Preparing MLS Player’s via Experience
25:25 Does Gary Care About the USMNT?
27:30 Sub: Has Pochettino Said the Right Things?
30:21 Sub: Gary’s Hope for USMNT in the World Cup
31:58 Sub: Pochettino Visiting College Football Game
34:39 Did USSF Hire Pochettino Because He Hasn’t wont Trophies?
36:38 Sub: How Fans / Non-Practitioners Think
37:50 Sub: Who Will be The Next USMNT Coach?
39:44 Rant on “Legends”
44:30 Is There a USMNT Style of Play?
47:38 Sub: Pochettino Putting Pressure on the A-listers
48:33 Sub: Does Diego Luna, Agyemang, McGlynn Make the World Cup?
50:25 Coaching Development and Promotions
51:12 Sub: Be a Winner
52:49 Sub: Playing Politics and Networking
53:53 Sub: Win and Play Politics
55:03 Sub: Coaching Licenses and Putting it all Together
57:42 Why It’s Important for Youth Parents and Coaches to Be Informed About the USMNT and Pro Levels
Premium Education for either Coaches or Parents
If you are a coach or a parent of a player, we’ve also codified and made available the remarkable work of a coach who trained and shepherded many, many players from the age of 9 all the way to graduating them to being professionals.
The products that show you how this was done, is what sponsors this episode.
Get aboard a proven path, a legitimately proven path, not something copied or synthesized from elsewhere, or worse. No, but rather a first hand account and curriculum directly from the source, from the practitioners themselves, whose work is unprecedented in the American soccer environment.
For Coaches
Learn the methodology at 343coaching.com.
If you’re coaching 7v7, we’ve got you covered at 7v7coaching.com.
For Parents
You don’t have to be lost and confused.
Learn to properly guide and develop your kid through the maze and pitfalls that is American soccer (from the folks who have actually done it).
Gain access at 343masterclass.com.
Never miss new episodes:
Coaching Education Program
This is brought to you by the 3four3 coaching education program.
Learn more and join over 1000 coaches using our proven possession-based methodology.
Parent Education Program
The post Ep 398: Unpacking Pochettino's USMNT Strategy and How Coaches Climb the Soccer Ladder appeared first on 3four3.
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