But Aaronson has been forced to feed off scraps despite an impressive pre-season which included goals against Liverpool and Man United. He’s started just three of 10 Premier League games for Leeds this term.

Finally, some good news for Brenden Aaronson

That lack of game time has seen Aaronson overlooked for a place in Mauricio Pochettino’s United States side during both international breaks. The likes of Christian Pulisic and Cavan Sullivan were preferred.

Aaronson has been a mainstay in the USMNT, clocking up 59 caps for his country and scoring nine goals. But Pochettino has not fancied him, handing him only six starts since being appointed back in 2024.

It is quite clear that Pochettino didn’t fancy Aaronson. The Argentine managed 35 games as USA boss, and Aaronson only played in 14 of them. In 21 games, Aaronson was an unused sub or not involved.

Now, Aaronson’s international career might just get the kickstart it needed, with the hiring of a new gaffer who prefers the Leeds midfielder more than Pochettino did. It is unclear who the USMNT will appoint.

What Pochettino has said about Aaronson in the past

Pochettino might have allowed Aaronson to go to his wedding, but the Leeds star will be relieved that this era of his United States career is over. It is quite clear the former Spurs manager did not fancy him.

But it started well. Speaking in 2024, Pochettino was full of praise for Aaronson, especially after he had just helped Union Berlin stay in the Bundesliga during his year on loan away from Elland Road in 23-24.

“Very professional; his standards are very high. He always gives his best to the team. Excellent work ethic; has the quality to score; to play in half-spaces in between the lines. He provides different alternatives.”

But after missing out on the last two USMNT call-ups, Aaronson will feel that he has carte blanche to catch the eye of Pochettino’s replacement with the Argentine closing in on securing the Man United job.