Pochettino "disappointed" by politics around Balogun after USA's World Cup exit

USA head coach Mauricio Pochettino said he feels "disappointed with too many people" who brought "politics and manipulation" into the game surrounding Folarin Balogun's availability ahead of the USA's World Cup exit. The controversy over Balogun dominated the narrative around the team's elimination. Pochettino did not name the individuals he was referring to.