Clint Dempsey is having trouble understanding Christian Pulisic's decision to "step back" from the U.S. men's national team ahead of the 2025 Gold Cup. Pulisic made headlines for all the wrong reasons when he requested to not participate in the upcoming Gold Cup.

Coach Mauricio Pochettino names the U.S. men’s national team roster for a pair of June friendlies and the soccer tournament, with several big names excluded.

Even head coach Mauricio Pochettino is speaking out about it.