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/ 477 days agoPulisic's data dispels Pochettino's overplaying fears
In recent weeks, USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino voiced concerns over the playing time Christian Pulisic receives at AC Milan. He suggested that the winger’s heavy workload could take a toll on his fitness. However, statistics reveal that these worries may be overblown. In fact, Pulisic is not among the top players in Serie A […]

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/ 478 days agoPreview: Pochettino makes USA coaching debut against Panama
It has been some time since the USA men's national team entered a game without a preview of what they would look like, but that is where the USMNT finds itself ahead of a game against Panama under Mauricio Pochettino. Rumors swirled after Gregg Berhalter was fired over the summer. The hire was finally made […]

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/ 479 days agoPochettino ready to put his philosophy aside to win with USMNT
In his press conference ahead of the Panama game in Austin, Mauricio Pochettino expressed his delight at working with USMNT. He spoke in detail about the intensity he demanded from the players. The Argentinian also stressed soccer is mainly about winning. “First camp is about getting to know each other” The 52-year-old immediately returned to […]

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/ 479 days agoTim Ream throws shade at Berhalter and Klinsmann
United States men's national team defender Tim Ream has claimed that training sessions are more intense under manager Mauricio Pochettino. The Argentine coach recently entered the fray with the Stars and Stripes following the removal of Gregg Berhalter. The now-former USMNT manager departed the national team after a disappointing showing at Copa America 2024. Speaking […]

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/ 480 days agoSargent, Aaronson reveal what Pochettino demands from strikers
Brenden Aaronson and Josh Sargent discussed USMNT’s Austin training camp under Mauricio Pochettino. Both had a great start to the Championship campaign with their respective clubs. They also reflected their renewed confidence at the club level. Pochettino’s style of play demands intensity From a remarkable Champions League final appearance with Tottenham Hotspur to last season’s […]

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/ 481 days agoReam and Robinson reflect on first days of Pochettino's US camp
On Tuesday, Tim Ream and Antonee Robinson faced the media ahead of USMNT’s first games under Mauricio Pochettino. The defenders discussed the start of the training camp and the integration process with the managerial change. First few days under Pochettino The Argentinian coach met with the players for the first time in the training camp […]

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/ 485 days agoNo end to injury woes: Reyna to return with USMNT in 2025
In a recurring theme of his young career, USMNT star Gio Reyna is once again facing an extended spell on the sidelines. Reyna was close to returning to full fitness after a groin injury sustained during September’s international break. However, has now encountered another setback, further delaying his comeback. This latest injury issue will likely […]

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/ 499 days agoUSMNT in talks for England friendly match prior 2026 World Cup
The USMNT are reportedly in discussions with England to arrange a high-profile international friendly as part of their preparations for the 2026 World Cup. This potential matchup will take place on the East Coast of the United States. Thus, it is a critical step for both nations as they gear up for the world’s biggest […]

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/ 505 days agoHigh praise: Pochettino earns Pep's support as new USA boss
Mauricio Pochettino’s appointment as the head coach of the USMNT has sent ripples through the soccer world. Announced earlier this week, Pochettino will lead USA through to the 2026 World Cup; marking his first venture into international management. His first press conference on Friday sparked reactions from key figures in the sport; notably from Manchester […]

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/ 506 days agoMauricio Pochettino’s mission to make the USMNT believe again
The Mauricio Pochettino era of the United States Men’s National Team is officially underway. On Friday, US Soccer presented the former Tottenham and Chelsea manager to the media for his first-ever press conference as the USMNT head coach. Pochettino’s press conference came off the back of the United States Men’s National Team failing to beat […]

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/ 508 days agoWhat the world thought of US signing Mauricio Pochettino
Mauricio Pochettino being appointed as the head coach of the USMNT drew a big reaction. It marks a bold and ambitious step for US Soccer. The USMNT is gearing up for the enormous challenge of hosting the 2026 World Cup. Mauricio Pochettino, the first foreign coach to take over the reins since Jurgen Klinsmann left […]

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/ 508 days agoWhy a hedge fund manager is paying part of Pochettino's salary
In a groundbreaking move that merges the worlds of high finance and international soccer, the U.S. Men's National Team has secured Mauricio Pochettino as its new head coach. It's largely thanks to the financial backing of billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin. This unconventional approach to funding a national team coach marks a significant shift […]

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/ 509 days agoPulisic calls on Pochettino to improve USMNT's culture
United States men's national team captain Christian Pulisic has claimed that Mauricio Pochettino needs to help change the mentality of the squad. Pochettino was previously heavily linked with the Stars and Stripes job for weeks. U.S. Soccer, however, finally announced the Argentine as the next USMNT head coach on Tuesday. The move is widely seen […]

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/ 509 days agoWhat trophies has Mauricio Pochettino won?
As a coach with experience at several top European clubs, Mauricio Pochettino demands success. Yet, Pochettino is not a coach who has won the lot as a club manager. However, the Argentine does have a lot of experience comparable to coaches like Pep Guardiola or Jose Mourinho who have won effectively every competition possible. Regardless, […]

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/ 510 days agoUS Soccer appoints Mauricio Pochettino as USMNT coach
US Soccer has appointed former Chelsea and PSG manager Mauricio Pochettino as the new USMNT coach. "The decision to join U.S. Soccer wasn’t just about football for me; it’s about the journey that this team and this country are on," Pochettino said. "The energy, the passion, and the hunger to achieve something truly historic here […]