Christian Pulisic opens up on Mauricio Pochettino’s USMNT departure

Christian Pulisic said Mauricio Pochettino has a “big opportunity” at Manchester United, as the US coach prepares to leave the national team. Their tenure included disagreements, including Pulisic’s decision to miss the 2025 Gold Cup, but Pulisic said the team should keep developing and credited Pochettino with bringing excitement.

Pulisic made his first US appearance since the World Cup in a 6-0 win over Haiti in Miami, scoring twice within two minutes in the second half. He had missed the September-October camp while recovering from a lower-leg injury, giving Pochettino a chance to assess younger players; Pulisic said he was pleased to be back.