It's safe to say Pochettino wanted to remind everyone he's in charge of the USMNT. Not Pulisic. Asked about Pulisic's comments to CBS Sports — the winger revealed he said he could play in the friendly games against Turkiye and Switzerland but not for the Gold Cup this summer,

The USMNT manager in no uncertain terms emphasized the team over the individual in a loud rebuke to his star player.

USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino has explained why Christian Pulisic did not feature for his nation during recent friendly losses against Turkey and Switzerland and why he will not feature in the