Mauricio Pochettino will face his toughest competitive task yet with the USMNT as they take on the defending Gold Cup champions, Mexico, in the 2025 Gold Cup Final. The USMNT will be without key players who will likely be a part of the final roster for the World Cup, including Christian Pulisic. The AC Milan star opted out of playing in the Gold Cup to prevent injury, which caused him to face backlash.
