USMNT players NEED club minutes to play for Pochettino - Call It What You Want

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola react and discuss Mauricio Pochettino's new role as USMNT manager!
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[@davidcarlos4350]

This coaches mantra of you have to be playing is so good for US soccer. This brings back the grit and grind days of when Dempsey, and howard were playing. We these players have to earn it!!

[@rmmvw]

The players weren't hungry enough. Hopefully this time the grit can keep up with the skill we've been sorely missing.

[@2b-ornot-2b]

Yep! I remember that! Donovan was also leading the LA Galaxy playing all the time!

[@chadrat39]

Gee the resume one must have to know that. Wish USA knew the little things...

[@rpm2831]

Yes, it is important to have players who play with hunger in the team. We have been missing that for a while now. Dempsey was awesome and a joy to watch

[@johnlarue3163]

The brother/ dad analogy said it all... soooo happy we got rid of a child and hired an adult

[@1yankeesrule]

If Weah didn’t push that player in the head we win that game and then the Uruguay game wouldn’t have mattered. If that didn’t happen Greg would still be our coach.

[@theaquariancontrarian3316]

Weahs red card did usmnt a huge favor.

[@rvog6584]

jmo but whos 2 say usa doesnt collapse in the 2nd game anyway. they looked listless *B4* the red [!]

[@Adamdidit]

I'm not sure he would tbh. Unless he goes semis, I think hes gone anyway.

[@1972dsrai]

Despite that you did take the lead in that game. You lost due to poor in game management. You should have then parked the bus. You lost a forward and it doesn’t excuse the poor defending. Plenty of teams in that position would have gone on to win. Remember it was Panama, not exactly a powerhouse.

[@rpm2831]

It is a smart approach and I dont know why it took a new coach to realize this. The Federation should always choose players who are in form at their club as opposed to bench warmers on good teams. I didnt know it was such a hard concept to grasp....Maybe a start from scratch approach is what this program needed.

[@ParentingTweens]

Trusty should absolutly play on this team. He is a strong CB!

[@calmandprosperous]

I don't know why Trusty didn't get looked at. Sure his team got relegated but he was the only other guy besides Richards getting regular playing time in the Premier League.

[@ninjalectualx]

Is he a CB now? He was playing LWB for Sheffield last I watched, and defending wasn't his strength lol

[@MihoyMinoy-si8fb]

I’d bet my house that Trusty is in the starting 11 when the World Cup begins. Plus he has another 2 years of growth until the Cup.

[@user-cy7pl6jt9n]

This is good within reason...for example a 90 minute a game Aaron Long is not better than a benched Chris Richards in the EPL. They need to pump the brakes and let Poch speak for himself.

[@1972dsrai]

Poch will pick whoever best fits the system he’ll play. What he shouldn’t do is play guys out of position just to get them in the team, but most of the team picks itself I believe with those playing in Europe being his core team.

[@MatthewAlarid]

Odd that of all the players they listed who need to be playing regularly they left out Gio Reyna. IMO they didn’t mention him on purpose. He needs minutes more than anyone.

[@JoeHektor-dg8we]

THANK YOU FOR SAYING THIS!!!

[@MatthewAlarid]

@@JoeHektor-dg8we you know Charlie is still mad deep down we didn’t hire Henry too hahaha

[@Adamdidit]

At some point Gio needs to be judge don the same standards as everyone else. Then again the last time the coaching staff saw him not really playing and thought he might be hurt...well...you know what happened lol

[@1972dsrai]

They’re really talking about the more fringe players. Guys like Gio and Pulisic walk into this team even if they’re not playing for their clubs. You don’t have a huge depth in quality and the pool is not that deep. Obviously anyone playing in Europe is at an advantage as they’re all playing in competitive leagues. I only see MLS players as squad fillers.

[@1972dsrai]

@@AdamdiditUltimately who do you have thats better than him? The pool is not that deep tbf. Gio should however look for a loan move if he’s not going to be playing just to keep him match fit.

[@regdel8859]

Very excited for what is to come for the USMNT!!!

[@Henry-c6p]

As much as I wanted Marsh, I'm glad af we waited and got Poch. Poch is light-years above marsh in experience and tactically.

[@rvog6584]

hope we dont eat those words in '26 🙂

[@fedorjmb]

AT LAST..a SOUTH AMERICAN COACH AND PLAYER THAT SEES WHATS GOING ON...MAURICIO IS GOING TO SEE ALL THE STUFF IN THE USMNT...i know he will do his JOB..is UP TO THE PLAYERS TO BE HUNGRY , SMART, A GO GETTER, SAVVY AT THE PITCH ETC....I WANNA SEE THE ATTACKS ...FROM ALL OVER...SO IS UP TO THE PLAYERS ...IS TIME TO SEE SOMETHING

[@1972dsrai]

Poch is have to adapt his style for international tournament football. He can’t play open expansive football with this team. You’ll get torn apart by the bigger nations. He’ll be more pragmatic with emphasis on being tough to break down playing on the counter. He definitely won’t risk playing out from the back as he does at club level. You don’t have defenders who can receive the ball.

[@DeegoL9]

The whole play at club to get called in, Where was Charlie during the entire tenure of Berhalter? Dude kept picking Greggs favorites over players playing week in and week out.

[@CJBouhlal]

The Getting called into the national team while not playing for the Club, is historically an exception not the rule. Only certain Player (usually in their 30's) who have proven themselves and won titles with the club and the national teams, and the Coach can't find a replacement, players like these are probably about 100 worldwide, and yes they got called into the National team. The mistake that Berhalter made which is playing Copa American with players who don't play at the Club level, cost him his job. Most competent coaches won't make that mistake no matter how talented that player is or famous or loved by all. You have to be playing regularly at the club level to get called by the National team. It's that simple. The rule about the relationship between the player and the National team is, it's not the National team that give the player... It's the player that give the National team. The only team who have won the world cup, all without exception adhere to these principles, and there are more than I didn't mention.

[@JK-kn9ns]

Good! Time for Josh Sargent to shine. He's the main striker for Norwich, and deserves to get a real chance in the national team imo.

[@guillermoalvarez9400]

Everyone on the squad that went to the Copa would be starters if they played in MLS, but that wouldn’t make them better. Most of the team plays in Europe, but not all of them are good enough to be regular players in big clubs. So that means they have to settle being regulars for lower tier clubs or even MLS

[@rvog6584]

i wil gladly take an XI composed of folks on '2nd tier' euro clubs that r key contributors since that stil puts em MILES ahead of any1 in mls [!]

[@Adamdidit]

@@rvog6584 Is it still 1996 in your head sir? MLS isn't rostering people form tv shows. It's rostering the 4th or 5th most World Cup players from 10+ countries. MLS is a top 15 league in actual reality. There are about 5-6 leagues at this point that fit what you're saying and are so far ahead that players getting occasional minutes is better. That's it. The rest aren't "MILES" ahead. Period.

[@rvog6584]

@@Adamdidit 15?! Pfft. 25. Maybe.

[@americasgreatestfan]

You guys are pumped....I LOVE IT!!!! We got a phenomenal Coach ...What a gift* I'm soul stoked...This is huge for our culture and development moving forward....I'm so HAPPY!!! Let's Go USA.....LET'S GO BABY!!!!

[@davidgodoy826]

That’s just common sense, what were you expecting bench minutes 😂 I hope the players work hard for a starting position not like before when the players just thought there positions were untouchable. I hope the new coach 🧼 cleans the house and gets rid of the players who think they are all that!!!!!!

[@picodegallo1959]

Fun conversation, guys. Really good job. Regarding Ponche- time will tell. When's the first practice? Who are his assistants going to be? Let's not make him 'the coach-savior' just yet. Lots of potential, though. Thanks, guys. Loved how Jimmie was trying to teach Tony how to handle the trolls while Charlie was hoping that Tony got triggered. Fun stuff.

[@VladkoBruce]

Charlie is full of 💩 he says “ No manager in the World is going to call you if you are not playing and playing good”. He forgot to mention that he along a vast majority of fans had no problem with calling Gio. Charlie the Chameleon 😂😂😂😂😂

[@rvog6584]

ive neva been enamored w/ gio. talk bout a nepo baby ...

[@DaeguDown]

Not sure what Tony Meola is talking about with MLS, still being relevant for the national team.

[@bulletproofman323]

As an MLS fan, I agree. All the Americans in the league are some of the lesser players in the league. There's pretty much only potentially Patrick Schultz as a keeper, but nothing else.

[@rpm2831]

@@bulletproofman323 Brian White is a talented striker from Vancouver and theres some others who have quality

[@artrobles3826]

I trust that Poch will look for something besides vibes among the MLS pool

[@tripperdelaluna1]

Be careful he found his glasses

[@cuzzozanteeno2127]

MLS players didn't get knocked out of Copa America but they made it out the Group at the World Cup.

[@cuzzozanteeno2127]

USMNT fans need to give up on Matt Turner. Matt is the reason he is not getting minutes for his team.

[@bkbaughn]

I watched Trusty in the Prem. He is way too indiscipline. He closes out recklessly and allows his man around him far too easily. Grant it Sheffield was terrible as a whole defensively in the Prem, like all time bad. However, he's a part of that. I have a tough time bringing him in until there is any improvement in his game... Tony talking MLS is funny.

[@ParentingTweens]

So you don't think he deserves an opportunity? Especially when we struggle in the back?

[@lagronemikal]

@@ParentingTweens No doubt. Miles has been STARTING for us and he's terrible. Trusty should have already at least gotten a chance.

[@benehs8103]

@@lagronemikalright cuz at least US defense are less terrible compared to Sheffield

[@nias2631]

I'm excited to see if Poch will be more dynamic with our tactics ( no more high press or bust) and how he develops our bench. There is no way we can run deep in a WC without having a talented bench we can go to.

[@larrychen4979]

Jimmy great comment about older CB being able to play on the national team eg Pepe vs Brooks

[@1972dsrai]

Those on the fringe or looking to break in obviously need to be playing, but there are still some who get in even if they’re not. The US doesn’t have a huge depth of quality to choose from. The pool is not that deep. Who replaces Pulisic for example if he’s injured or not getting picked? The drop off is steep.

[@Andremarkjohnson]

I'm confused, they keep talking about Pochettino's work at Tottenham and projecting that onto the USMNT as if the same results can be achieved. Have they seen the pool of players available to the USMNT, the working conditions are totally different, make it make sense?

[@larrychen4979]

Love 2 steps backwards 1 step forward on the head coach 🎉

[@chadrat39]

Believe it or not...usa doesnt need mins in europe anymore, they just need mins

[@chadrat39]

The players I mean

[@chadrat39]

Id send players to play in mini teams as groups on clubs...

[@chadrat39]

The idea is touches together..max touches to know how one plays equals quicker play. The idea is USA has to be quicker with intent on their play. They've progressed, now it's time to get smarter

[@larrychen4979]

Meola laying down the truth ❤

[@comic_food_guy]

For years we have know the manager options for US football were not qualified. Now we will find that the quality of the players is lacking.

[@larrychen4979]

Love Charlie

[@larrychen4979]

Love the Charlie roast

[@jessemarsch2495]

Poch will call up trusty and brooks back to the usmnt for sure

[@JoeHektor-dg8we]

Holy Freaking God…say it out loud you cowards: Gio Reyna! You are all so scared of his daddy that you perform the worlds worst mental gymnastics to not mention the elephant in the room!

[@Wingchun1776]

Funny they never mention Gio.?.?.? In these players that need to be playing

[@jzajzz]

2:40 ..so no more GionReyna then...

[@larrychen4979]

Jimmy credit should go to Mourinho instead of Pooch on your HK dropping comment

[@canyonoverlook9937]

I really don't like making statements that you have to be playing. You could be on Real Madrid or Man City and be getting very few minutes and still be a great player. Why would a coach make a blanket statement like that?

[@rvog6584]

cause if u aint playin yer gettin rusty. & in a tourney rust = disaster.

[@franko7912]

As it should be. Looks like hopefully no more free rides and unmerited favoritism...

[@jodydubick854]

Why is Tony Meola on this panel if he doesn't know how to pronounce Koleosho correctly?

[@picodegallo1959]

Oh yeah. Please don't be too Ra-Ra USA as far as USSF/USMNT goes. When they need to be taken to task, they should be. To be honest, it was the fans that did this, not the 'experts.' On this move, however, USSF may have gotten it right. For that, good job USSF. We, the fans, will be watching.

[@cuzzozanteeno2127]

Man said John Brooks is Young.... Delete the whole video

[@maudalmusicalmachines3541]

What's with trying to panic our players? You want them all to go to crappy teams? If Puli had listened to you instead of swinging for the fences he'd... what? Be in MLS? Jeebus.

[@squideats]

Don't forget Diego Kochen

[@larrychen4979]

Disagree with Tony .. Pooch will ask Messi 😅

[@eliafadil7690]

Bring bac McBrizzle

[@fsshue8657]

So are we playing a lot of MLS players at the WC?

[@tripperdelaluna1]

They are contractually obligated to say "MLS" at least 10 times per episode.

[@1yankeesrule]

Adams, Gio, Turner r better than the other players in their position so they don’t need to play that much.

[@USmensnationalteam]

Adams, Gio, Turner sat on the bench or were injured that doesn't cut it anymore. You tracking!

[@Andre-qc9nb]

keep that same energy when if one or multiple of those guys aren't playing for their club team and Poch doesn't call them in to play for the USMNT

[@Wingchun1776]

Huh last I looked Malik Rillman has been on fire for PSV as a 10. And has never gotten a long look for the USMNT.

[@tripperdelaluna1]

@@Wingchun1776 He has gotten looks with Gregg, BJ, and Hudson. He's looks to be gaining confidence with PSV.

[@ektran4205]

gio's mother is the problem