Crystal Palace and USA men's defender Chris Richards in an exclusive interview with Telecomasia.net said that the USA national team could benefit from inviting Mauricio Pochettino as their manager:
I’m not sure if Mauricio Pochettino has been confirmed yet; there are a lot of speculations. The last thing I heard was that he had signed, but I think they were waiting to announce it. He is definitely a world-class manager, and he will be good for us—not just on the pitch, but as a human being, which is an important trait to have. I’m not sure if I have played against any of his teams, but I have definitely watched them, and they are very strong on and off the ball. I think it will be a very good change for us going into the World Cup.
Chris Richards exclusively for Telecom Asia Sport
In the middle of August, there were multiple reports claiming that former Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea, and Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino will work with the USA national football team, helping the Americans shine in their home World Cup-2026. However, no official decision has been reached yet.