Pochettino Leaves 2 Real Salt Lake Players Off U.S. World Cup Team
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Updated · Salt Lake Tribune · May 24
Pochettino Leaves 2 Real Salt Lake Players Off U.S. World Cup Team
6 articles · Updated · Salt Lake Tribune · May 24
Mauricio Pochettino omitted Real Salt Lake midfielder Diego Luna and Utah prospect Zavier Gozo from the U.S. World Cup squad, a decision highlighted in the latest report as a notable snub.
The focus falls on the two Utah-linked players rather than a broader roster shake-up, with Luna identified as an RSL regular and Gozo also left out of the national-team selection.
The omissions sharpen scrutiny on Pochettino's roster choices ahead of the World Cup, especially for players tied to one MLS club that expected stronger representation.
Is favoring a European benchwarmer over an MLS star a tactical masterstroke or a critical error for a home World Cup?
If 22 goals and 22 assists aren't enough, what is the true path for an MLS player to the US national team?