Pulisic OUT, Cavan Sullivan IN | Is Pochettino Sending a Message?

🇺🇸 Pulisic OUT, Cavan Sullivan IN | Is Pochettino Sending a Message? A new USMNT cycle is underway—and Mauricio Pochettino has already given us plenty to talk about. Christian Pulisic has been left out of the first U.S. roster following the 2026 World Cup, raising questions about whether this is simply about form, fitness and recovery—or whether there is still some tension between Pulisic and Pochettino. Meanwhile, 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan has earned his first senior USMNT call-up. On this episode of Touchline Talk, we break down: 🇺🇸 Why Christian Pulisic was left out 👀 Whether there is actually tension between Pulisic and Pochettino 🔄 What Pochettino's "fresh start" means for established USMNT players ⭐ Why Cavan Sullivan is such a unique American prospect 📈 What Sullivan has done to earn this opportunity at just 16 🏙️ His Philadelphia Union development and future Manchester City pathway ⚽ What we should actually watch for if Sullivan makes his USMNT debut 🔥 Why this four-match window could be an important moment in his development 🏅 How the 2028 Olympics factor into the USMNT's youth movement 🌎 What Pochettino may already be building toward for the 2030 World Cup Is Pulisic's absence much ado about nothing—or is Pochettino making a statement about the culture of the national team? And with Cavan Sullivan, how excited should USMNT fans really be about one of the most fascinating young American players we've seen? We discuss it all on Touchline Talk. 🙌 Thanks to Our Affiliate Sponsor! ⚽ Total Football Analysis Get 30% off your subscription with code SCS30 👉 https://totalfootballanalysis.com ****This episode is also sponsored by Equipt Studios Equipt Studios is an independent creative agency that outfits both amateur and professional sports organizations. From soccer logos that rival the pros to custom jerseys that tell your team's story, they bring high-level design and deep passion for the game to every project. Equipt creates beautiful badges for the beautiful game — and full kits built from the ground up with authenticity and style. ⚽ Check them out at equiptstudios.com and take your team’s identity to the next level: https://equiptstudios.com STAY CONNECTED WITH SOCCERSPECTIVE ► Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/Soccerspect... ► Twitter: Twitter: soccerspective ► Instagram: Instagram: soccerspective ► Facebook: Facebook: soccerspective ► LinkedIn: LinkedIn: soccerspective INTRO, FUNDAMENTALS & EDUCATIONAL CONTENT ► Soccer/Football Positions by Number: Soccer Positions by Numbers - Roles and Pl... ► INTERNSHIP at an English Premier League Club: INTERNSHIP at a Premier League Football Cl... COACHING/TRAINING DRILLS ► Easy & Effective Half-Field Drill FOR ANY COACHING THEME: Easy & Effective Half-Field Soccer Drill f... ► How to Defend Corner Kick - Zonal vs Man-Marking: How to Defend Corner Kicks - Zonal vs Man ... ► Best Ladder Drills for Speed, Agility, Strength, Endurance and Technique: Video ► Simple Warm-Up with the ball for dribbling and passing sessions: Video ► U12 Warm-Up Drills with Static Stretching, Agility Ladder and Dynamic Movement: Video ► High-Intensity GK vs GK drill: BEST SOCCER GOALKEEPING DRILL | High-Inten... ► Goalkeeper Reaction Drills and Training: Goalkeeper Reaction Drills and Training: D... TACTICAL ANALYSIS VIDEOS ► FIVE Examples of HIGH-PRESS DEFENSIVE TACTICS: 5 Examples of High-Press Tactics & High-De... ► ATTACKING STRATEGY for 5v5 and 7v7: Attacking Strategy for 5v5 and 7v7 - Tacti... ► Inter Milan 3-5-2 Tactical Analysis: Inter Milan 3-5-2 TACTICAL ANALYSIS | Anto... ► England 3-4-2-1 Tactical Formation for Euro 2021: England 3-4-2-1 Tactical Formation for Eur... ► Jurgen Klopp’s 4-3-3 Tactical Masterclass that won Liverpool the league title: Jurgen Klopp's 4-3-3 tactical masterstroke... ► 8 things Jose Mourinho got right about Manchester United: 8 Things Jose Mourinho Got Right About Man... COACHING LICENSES AND PATHWAY VIDEOS ► UEFA A License Full Session - Attacking against an ultra-defensive team: UEFA A License Session - Attacking against... ► CONCACAF Football Coaching D License: CONCACAF Soccer/Football Coaching - D Lice... ► Canada Coaching Pathway - Provincial B License: Canada Soccer/Football Coaching: Provincia... ► UEFA A License - Creating Attacking Chances from Wide Areas: UEFA A License Session - Creating Attackin... ► USA National F License Course: USA National F License Course (USSF) - Eve... ► USA National E License Course: USA National E License Course (USSF) - Int...