Mexico ends seven-match winless run against the USA and hands Mauricio Pochettino his first defeat as head coach
5 months ago

Mexico ends seven-match winless run against the USA and hands Mauricio Pochettino his first defeat as head coach

CNN  

CNN — Mexico ended a seven-match winless run against bitter rival the United States, winning 2-0 in front of a raucous home crowd at Akron Stadium in Guadalajara. The defeat is Mauricio Pochettino’s first as US men’s national team head coach in only his second game in charge, but the former Paris Saint-Germain and Tottenham manager was missing a number of key players. Video Ad Feedback USMNT suffer defeat against Mexico in Pochettino's second game 03:04 - Source: CNN Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, Ricardo Pepi and Tim Weah were all absent after returning to their clubs, though their replacements did little to impress Pochettino. We can only improve and learn from this experience.” Pochettino, who last month replaced Gregg Berhalter as US head coach, began his tenure with a 2-0 victory over Panama on Saturday. Eduardo Verdugo/AP “I think that the team was aware of the bad performance in Puebla, they wanted to prove themselves that they were capable of playing better,” Mexico head coach Javier Aguirre said, per AP.

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Mexico Extends Winless Run, Handing Mauricio Pochettino First Defeat as Head Coach
5 months ago

Mexico Extends Winless Run, Handing Mauricio Pochettino First Defeat as Head Coach

CNN  

Mexico ended a seven-match winless run against the USA, winning 2-0 in front of a raucous home crowd at Akron Stadium in Guadalajara. The victory marks a much improved turnaround for Mexico, which was booed off by its own fans after giving up a 2-0 lead to draw with a shorthanded Valencia team, currently 18th in Spain's La Liga, at …

Pochettino Makes History as He Leads U.S. to Victory in First Friendly Match
5 months, 1 week ago

Pochettino Makes History as He Leads U.S. to Victory in First Friendly Match

Associated Press  

A thrilling 2-0 victory over Panama marked Mauricio Pochettino's debut as the U.S. men's national team coach. Yunus Musah and Ricardo Pepi scored the goals in the second half, securing the win for the Americans. The match was a testament to the U.S.'s resurgence in international soccer, marking the start of a new chapter for the national team.

Mauricio Pochettino WINS his USA coaching debut as Americans earn 2-0 friendly victory over Panama
5 months, 1 week ago

Mauricio Pochettino WINS his USA coaching debut as Americans earn 2-0 friendly victory over Panama

Daily Mail  

Mauricio Pochettino began his tenure as US men's national team manager with a win on Saturday night as the Americans beat Panama 2-0 in a home friendly. Midfielder Yunus Musah notched the opening goal in front of the crowd in Austin, Texas, with his AC Milan teammate Christian Pulisic supplying the assist with a cross from the left. USA head …

Mauricio Pochettino era for U.S. men’s soccer begins with win over Panama
5 months, 1 week ago

Mauricio Pochettino era for U.S. men’s soccer begins with win over Panama

LA Times  

U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino, left, stands next to assistant coach Jesus Perez, right, stand for the national anthem before an international friendly against Panama on Saturday night. Most everything from team meetings to training sessions has been running late during Mauricio Pochettino’s first week in charge of the U.S. national soccer team. And Pochettino, the first national team coach hired …

‘He wants to win.’ How U.S. Soccer landed star coach Mauricio Pochettino
5 months, 1 week ago

‘He wants to win.’ How U.S. Soccer landed star coach Mauricio Pochettino

LA Times  

Before new coach Mauricio Pochettino had even left the locker room for one of his first training sessions with the U.S. men’s soccer team, many of his players already were bathed in sweat. That’s the big message so far.” U.S. soccer coach Mauricio Pochettino and first assistant coach Jesus Perez wait for their player before training Friday in Austin, Texas. …

Pochettino named as new coach of US team
6 months, 1 week ago

Pochettino named as new coach of US team

China Daily  

MIAMI — Argentine Mauricio Pochettino has been named as the new head coach of the United States national team, the US Soccer federation announced on Tuesday. No details of the contract length were provided by US Soccer, but Pochettino will lead the team at the 2026 World Cup, which the USA is co-hosting with Mexico and Canada. "Mauricio is a …

Pochettino named as new coach of US team
6 months, 1 week ago

Pochettino named as new coach of US team

China Daily  

MIAMI — Argentine Mauricio Pochettino has been named as the new head coach of the United States national team, the US Soccer federation announced on Tuesday. No details of the contract length were provided by US Soccer, but Pochettino will lead the team at the 2026 World Cup, which the USA is co-hosting with Mexico and Canada. "Mauricio is a …

Mauricio Pochettino’s pending arrival looms over US soccer friendlies
6 months, 1 week ago

Mauricio Pochettino’s pending arrival looms over US soccer friendlies

Associated Press  

MILFORD, Ohio — Mauricio Pochettino’s pending arrival looms over interim coach Mikey Varas and his players. “We need to show that no matter who is the coach is that we’re wiling to fight and willing to give the best for this country and that we want to win games.” Varas and players criticized the team’s effort in Saturday’s 2-1 defeat, …

Mauricio Pochettino negotiating to succeed Gregg Berhalter as U.S. soccer coach, AP source says
7 months ago

Mauricio Pochettino negotiating to succeed Gregg Berhalter as U.S. soccer coach, AP source says

Associated Press  

Mauricio Pochettino and the U.S. Soccer Federation are working toward a deal for him to become the men’s national team coach, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. Pochettino would succeed Gregg Berhalter less than 22 months before the Americans host the 2026 World Cup. He made 20 appearances for Argentina, playing at the 1999 Copa América …

Mauricio Pochettino Set to Take on Head Coach Role With USA Soccer: Reports
7 months ago

Mauricio Pochettino Set to Take on Head Coach Role With USA Soccer: Reports

News 18  

Mauricio Pochettino is back in action again, as latest reports state that the former Chelsea, PSG and Tottenham boss has taken on the head coach role of the USA men’s team, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup push. Mauricio Pochettino becomes the new USMNT manager, leading the US to World Cup 2026.After contacts with several managers, former Chelsea and …

US men's soccer team scores big-name coach Mauricio Pochettino
7 months ago

US men's soccer team scores big-name coach Mauricio Pochettino

Salon  

In a surprising coup for U.S. men's soccer, which has struggled in recent international tournaments despite a generation of acclaimed talent, one of the world's best-known coaches has agreed to lead the national team through the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in North America. Mauricio Pochettino of Argentina, most recently the coach of Chelsea in the English Premier …

Commentary: Copa América loss to Venezuela is a new low for Mexico’s national team
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Commentary: Copa América loss to Venezuela is a new low for Mexico’s national team

LA Times  

Jaime Lozano is the third coach Mexico’s national team has had in the last 18 months. “It’s a knockout match.” With the World Cup returning to Mexico in less than two years, the national team program is in tatters and the panic in the country’s soccer federation is real. Mexico coach Jaime Lozano talks to Gerardo Arteaga during Wednesday’s Copa …

U.S. defeats Mexico for its third consecutive Nations League title
11 months, 3 weeks ago

U.S. defeats Mexico for its third consecutive Nations League title

LA Times  

U.S. midfielder Tyler Adams celebrates with Christian Pulisic and other teammates after scoring during the first half of a 2-0 victory over Mexico in the CONCACAF Nations League final Sunday. Tyler Adams scored from about 35 yards in his first start in more than a year for club or country, Gio Reyna added a second-half goal and the United States …

On this day in 2009: Sven-Goran Eriksson sacked as Mexico coach
1 year, 11 months ago

On this day in 2009: Sven-Goran Eriksson sacked as Mexico coach

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mexico’s 3-1 defeat by Honduras in their 2010 World Cup qualifier the …

Gerardo Martino’s Mexico reign over after ‘huge failure’ at World Cup
2 years, 3 months ago

Gerardo Martino’s Mexico reign over after ‘huge failure’ at World Cup

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mexico’s 2-1 win over Saudi Arabia was not enough to secure a …

Jaguares' Victory Costs America Coach
13 years, 6 months ago

Jaguares' Victory Costs America Coach

India TV News  

Mexico City, Sept 19: Jaguares claimed first place in Mexico's Apertura tournament with, a 5-3 victory over America that forced America coach Carlos Reinoso to resign after the match. In other weekend results: Puebla defeated Chivas 4-1; Cruz Azul defeated Monterrey 2-1; Pumas won 4-1 against Toluca; Pachuca defeated Atlas 4-2; Estudiantes Tecos won 2-0 against Tijuana; Morelia won over …

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