The US Men’s National Team just got bounced from a home World Cup with a 4-1 loss to Belgium in the Round of 16. Now the post-mortem has begun.
USMNT legend Alexi Lalas didn’t mince words on his podcast, calling it “dumb” not to pursue Pep Guardiola if the legendary manager becomes available after Mauricio Pochettino’s tenure ends. ESPN analysts went further, suggesting the federation should “break the bank” to land the former Manchester City boss.
The coaching carousel meets the sponsorship gap
As of early July 2026, the USMNT has zero reported crypto sponsorships. Zero.
Chiliz, the blockchain platform behind fan token ecosystems at clubs like FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, and dozens of other major European teams, has reportedly signaled plans to allocate up to $100 million toward US soccer initiatives.
