U.S. Soccer CEO on Pochettino, USWNT Gold, and did Berhalter’s fate depend on Copa Success?

On a special edition of State of the Union, Alexi Lalas sat down with JT Batson, U.S. Soccer CEO and Secretary General, to discuss the recent hiring of Mauricio Pochettino. The guys also talk about Emma Hayes’ communication with Pochettino, the pay gap between USWNT and USMNT head coaches, if Gregg Berhalter had a better result at Copa America, U.S. Soccer’s pitch to MLS, and more. To wrap the pod, Alexi asks JT what he believes to be the best and worst parts of American soccer.

Chapters:
(00:00) – Beginning of Pod
(01:38) – JT Batson on Mauricio Pochettino
(07:32) – How US Soccer acquired the money to hire Mauricio Pochettino
(10:56) Why is there a pay gap between USMNT Coach and USWNT Coach?
(15:54) – What is US Soccer's elevator pitch to interested parties?
(19:14) – How is the new practice facility in Georgia & Soccer forward initiative going to help US Soccer?
(27:30) – Lasting legacy of 2026 World Cup?
(30:50) – Best & Worst thing about American Soccer?

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U.S. Soccer CEO on Pochettino, USWNT Gold, and did Berhalter’s fate depend on Copa Success?
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