As we have at each major step of the USA’s 2026 World Cup preparation, we checked in with U.S. Hall of Famer Tab Ramos for his views on the team’s progress.
Mauricio Pochettino
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USMNT gets signature performance, leaving Uruguay in crisis
The 5-1 win over Uruguay in Tampa will be talked about for a long time.
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USA pummels Uruguay: Pochettino delivers on what he promised
The cannons held their fire but the crowd roared far more often than anyone would have predicted in a game involving Uruguay famous for its hard-edged defending.
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USA aims to end 2025 on the upswing. Uruguay stands in the way.
Mauricio Pochettino’s press conferences tend to be pleasant affairs but he seemed in a particularly good mood on Monday in Tampa.
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Pochettino vs. Bielsa: The extra intrigue to USA vs. Uruguay
So revered is Marcelo Bielsa that coaches from around the world make pilgrimages to be in his presence.
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USMNT finds harmony and naturality, Paraguay faces Gio the nightmare
or months, since the debacle at the Concacaf Nations League in March, USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino has said no player’s place on the national team is secure.
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Joe Scally: Bundesliga’s young iron man gets another chance to impress Pochettino
Joe Scally’s pro stats are remarkable for a 22-year-old: 108 Bundesliga starts in 130 appearances for Borussia Mönchengladbach.
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French Ligue 1 lessons prep Mark McKenzie for U.S. backline duty
Since the beginning of 2024, central defender Mark McKenzie has watched 14 U.S. national team games from the bench.
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The USMNT November squad, position-by-position: A camp of opportunity amid slew of missing starters
Even before Tyler Adams had to cancel a day after clashing heads with Bournemouth teammate Adam Smith, the squad was thin on veterans.
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USMNT’s sole focus
It’s better that the selection issues USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino has had cobbling together a squad for the friendlies against Paraguay and Uruguay happen now than next April or May.