Source: BroBible
Summary
Mauricio Pochettino, the manager of the USMNT, had a complicated tenure with the team, which was marked by losses and attempts to “fix” the team’s culture. Pochettino reportedly felt that star players, including Christian Pulisic, had too much power and dictated their own schedules. He tried to strip away that power, which led to friction and tumultuous moments, including a public disagreement with Pulisic. Despite the team’s eventual loss in the World Cup, fans are hoping Pochettino will stay on as manager.
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The habit gets a new name.
Pochettino’s attempt to “fix” the USMNT’s culture was really just a rebranding of “being the boss”. The players had too much power, so he took it away. Now they have to follow a schedule and can’t just take time off for golf outings. The “teardown” was necessary, but also “painful”. Because, you know, discipline is hard.
And the original observation: Pochettino’s management style is just a fancy way of saying “I’m in charge, not you”.
Author: Evan Null
