'Diabolical' — Ex-USMNT striker slams Pochettino for email roster rejection
Mauricio Pochettino, the coach of the U.S. men's national soccer team, is facing criticism for his World Cup roster announcements. Players Diego Luna and Zavier Gozo were notably left off the team and expressed disappointment over receiving the news via email rather than a personal call. Pundit Herculez Gomez condemned this approach, stating that players deserve more respect in such situations.
- ▪The USMNT's World Cup roster will be officially revealed on May 26, 2026.
- ▪Diego Luna and Zavier Gozo were among the notable players left off the roster.
- ▪Herculez Gomez criticized Pochettino for informing players of their roster status via email.
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