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,

Mauricio Pochettino didn't interview with Premier League Brentford this month, contrary to a report. "This club never contacted me," the U.S. coach exclusively told FOX Sports.