Inside American Soccer with Tom Bogert and Tab Ramos

Should Pochettino Stay? U.S. Development Issues & World Cup Final Preview

July 17, 2026·41 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Tom Bogert, Tab Ramos, and Matt Doyle hand out their grades for Mauricio Pochettino's performance with the USMNT and debate whether he should be brought back to lead the program into the next World Cup cycle. They also discuss the uncertain leadership situation at U.S. Soccer and what changes are needed to put the program on a stronger path moving forward. The conversation then shifts to the bigger picture, as the group examines the challenges facing player development in the United States. What can U.S. Soccer realistically fix, what needs to change at the grassroots level, and which factors may simply be beyond the federation's control? Plus, Tab previews the FIFA World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina, breaking down the key tactical matchups and giving his prediction for who will lift the trophy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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