What happened: Mauricio Pochettino met last week with representatives from AC Milan over the club's vacant head coach position, per James Horncastle. The meeting took place ahead of the USMNT's World Cup camp, which opened this week. Pochettino is out of contract this summer.

Why it matters: The timing is awkward for U.S. Soccer, with the manager linked to a major European job just as preparations for a home World Cup begin. Pochettino has not denied that his representatives spoke with Milan, framing it as their job to explore options. The contact fits the reported AC Milan coaching race in which Pochettino has been named, even as the Italian club continues to weigh other candidates.

What to watch: Watch whether U.S. Soccer addresses Pochettino's status before the tournament, and which direction Milan moves on its vacancy.