USWNT is a world-class job, agree. But Hayes also threw everything into it. I don't think the USMNT is that far off. I just think they haven't gotten anyone to do the job. Does the USMNT have top five talent? No. But they can be one of those whole-is-better-than-the-sum-of-its-parts teams with the right touch. If the new manager tries to just out-talant teams, it won't happen. But if he can get them to work together... they can do some damage.
And they hire Pochettino, who is going to remain in Europe, is still in limbo with Chelsea, and quit Chelsea after one year (probably before he was fired). While many players liked him, many in the know said Pochettino did not have a clear plan of attack but just sent players forward. That's not the style the US needs because they don't have the skill to do that with success; that style of play is what Andonovski did with the USWNT. And I just read something about the assistant coach leading the team for the Sept. 7 and Sept. 10 games.
Call me a skeptic about Pochettino's hire, but I don't think this is a good hire...