Tim Howard praises 'brilliant' Mauricio Pochettino and says USMNT boss has done 'really good job'

Legendary U.S. goalkeeper Tim Howard, who earned 121 caps for the United States men's national team, has praised USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino, describing him as 'brilliant' and saying he has done a 'really good job' leading the squad. Howard's comments reflect confidence in Pochettino's management of the team ahead of the 2026 World Cup, which the United States will co-host. No specific match results or dates were cited in the excerpt, but the endorsement comes from one of American soccer's most respected figures.