The U.S. men's national team overcame off-the-field drama about player absences to emerge from its CONCACAF Gold Cup group with three straight wins. But in true USMNT fashion, the drama doesn't stop — even when it's not their fault.

Yet, that situation couldn’t be avoided for Mauricio Pochettino ahead of the U.S. men’s national team’s Concacaf Gold Cup quarterfinal against Costa Rica. Early on Saturday, a report from Ireland suggested that Pochettino had interviewed for the Brentford managerial position,

United States men's national team manager Mauricio Pochettino has denied a report that he interviewed with Premier League club Brentford for their now-filled coaching gig, according to Fox Sports.