‘Why the hell are we paying him $6 million a year?’ – Alexi Lalas says he would dismiss manager Mauricio Pochettino, pessimistic about USMNT’s chances at World Cup | Goal.com South Africa
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‘Why the hell are we paying him $6 million a year?’ – Alexi Lalas says he would dismiss manager Mauricio Pochettino, pessimistic about USMNT’s chances at World Cup | Goal.com South Africa

Sep 7, 2025 | Soccer News

Alex Labidou

In the wake of a 2-0 loss to South Korea, Lalas said there is too much at stake with a home World Cup to risk poor results

  • Lalas claims investment hasn’t panned out
  • Says U.S. Soccer thought it had a better team
  • Likes Pochettino but doesn’t think he’s a good fit

Source: https://www.goal.com/en-za/lists/usmnt-alexi-lalas-mauricio-pochettino-u-s-soccer/blt361ca2d17ca1d5b6

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