After Christian Pulisic spoke about why he chose not to play for the USMNT in the Gold Cup this summer, head coach Mauricio Pochettino was asked about those comments before the tournament opener against Trinidad and Tobago. It’s safe to say Pochettino wanted to remind everyone he’s in charge of the USMNT. Not Pulisic.

Pulisic, who lives in Jupiter and has family in other parts of Palm Beach County, will not feature for the U.S. soccer team in summer tournaments.

Pulisic also responded to the critics, some of whom are former national team stars, who said he needs to show a stronger commitment to the USMNT. He believes that argument is "way out of line":

Canada head coach Jesse Marsch has now entered the fray with a quiet but unmistakable message—one that seemed aimed at both Pulisic and those in charge of the U.S. men’s national team.

Tim Howard has taken aim at Weston McKennie, saying the midfielder's comments on Christian Pulisic are indicative of a poor culture on the USMNT.