Mauricio Pochettino, the head coach of the USMNT, has been in charge for 18 months and 24 matches. Despite extensive experimentation and introducing a variety of tactical styles, the team still lacks a finished product. The team's recent losses to Belgium and Portugal have raised questions about their ability to perform well in the upcoming World Cup on home soil. Despite this, the USNNT has made progress in attack and defense, while issues persist in the back. Christian Pulisic's goals have been sporadic, raising concerns about his confidence ahead of the World Cup. The USN has not kept a clean sheet since a 2-0 win over Japan in September and has only scored one in their last 12 matches. Pochettinos will need to strike a balance between personnel and strategy to tighten things up in the defense.