The USMNT squad Mauricio Pochettino picks for the October friendlies against Ecuador and Australia will give us the greatest indication yet of who he has in mind to take to the World Cup. That includes the mix of veterans (2022 World Cup holdovers) and newcomers (2025 Gold Cup call-ups) and mix of foreign-based players and MLS players […]
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MLS players aiming for USMNT World Cup spots: The depth chart
Mauricio Pochettino has surprised many fans and media members with just how much he’s utilized players from Major League Soccer.
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USMNT player pool: Who’s Rising, Who’s Falling, and the Tactical Twist
One of the highlights from the recent window was the use of a three-man backline against Japan. It played to a lot of the team’s strengths.
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Tab Ramos on the USA’s pre-World Cup friendlies: ‘Wins matter’
“Players gain confidence, the team plays better, fan support and excitement increases, the game benefits all over the country. And coaches sleep at night.”
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Joy in Columbus: Pochettino’s team makes a case for confidence
When Pochettino reiterated how positive he felt about the team’s progress after Saturday’s loss, one didn’t necessarily doubt his sincerity, but …
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USA-Japan Men’s Friendly Player Ratings
Mauricio Pochettino made five changes to the starting lineup from its 2-0 loss on Saturday to South Korea. They included goalscorers Alex Zendejas and Folarin Balogun.
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What They’re Saying: Mauricio Pochettino
Pochettino explained why he rated “positive” his team’s performance in its 2-0 loss to South Korea on Saturday. He also lashed out against “critics.”
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USMNT reading and listening
Thoughts following the South Korea game and ahead of the Japan game in Columbus.
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Culture shock in Columbus
Mauricio Pochettino is in Columbus, Ohio, for Tuesday’s friendly against Japan. The USMNT head coach was in Columbus 10 days earlier.
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USA-South Korea Men’s Friendly Player Ratings
Fans at the Sports Illustrated Stadium in New Jersey — once known as Red Bull Arena — found plenty to cheer about on Saturday. Because the vast majority of them supported South Korea.