Mauricio Pochettino will have veteran roster for CONCACAF Nations League final four
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Mauricio Pochettino will have veteran roster for CONCACAF Nations League final four

LA Times  

Mauricio Pochettino, facing his stiffest test yet as manager of the U.S. men’s soccer team, has summoned a veteran squad for next week’s CONCACAF Nations League final four at SoFi Stadium. The 23-player roster released Tuesday is headed by forward Christian Pulisic and midfielders Weston McKennie and Tyler Adams, who is returning to the team for the first time since last summer’s Copa América. We have an important moment to represent our country and our supporters, and we are very excited for this opportunity.” The Nations League offers Pochettino his first opportunity to win a trophy and also is an important steppingstone on the way to the World Cup, which the U.S. will open at SoFi Stadium in 15 months. The roster Goalkeepers: Patrick Schulte, Zack Steffen, Matt Turner Defenders: Cameron Carter-Vickers, Marlon Fossey, Mark McKenzie, Tim Ream, Chris Richards, Antonee Robinson, Joe Scally, Auston Trusty Midfielders: Tyler Adams, Johnny Cardoso, Diego Luna, Weston McKennie, Gio Reyna, Tanner Tessmann Forwards: Patrick Agyemang, Yunus Musah, Christian Pulisic, Josh Sargent, Timothy Weah, Brian White

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Mauricio Pochettino is running out of time to revive U.S. before World Cup
5 days, 21 hours ago

Mauricio Pochettino is running out of time to revive U.S. before World Cup

LA Times  

U.S. midfielder Weston McKennie, center, controls the ball against Panama in the CONCACAF Nations League semifinals at SoFi Stadium on Thursday. But with his team scheduled to return to SoFi in less than 15 months for its World Cup opener, it may be time for the coach to at least find out where the panic button is, because if the …

Pochettino welcomes pressure from Trump and says USA can be the best soccer team in the world
6 days, 6 hours ago

Pochettino welcomes pressure from Trump and says USA can be the best soccer team in the world

Associated Press  

Mauricio Pochettino predicts the United States can dominate soccer and Donald Trump will put pressure on him to deliver at next year’s World Cup. Notably, the 53-year-old Argentinian, stopped short of saying his team could produce a shock victory at next year’s tournament, but he believes with Trump as president, much will be expected of his team. We are ready …

CONCACAF Nations League finals: Pochettino turns to experience; includes Pulisic, McKennie in squad
1 week, 6 days ago

CONCACAF Nations League finals: Pochettino turns to experience; includes Pulisic, McKennie in squad

The Hindu  

U.S. men’s national team coach Mauricio Pochettino will lean on a cast of reliable veterans in this month’s CONCACAF Nations League finals as the defending champion looks to build momentum a little more than a year out from the World Cup. Pochettino took charge in September after the U.S. suffered a humiliating early exit from the Copa America on home …

Pochettino addresses his inclusions, snubs for USMNT’s Nations League squad
2 weeks ago

Pochettino addresses his inclusions, snubs for USMNT’s Nations League squad

New York Times  

Several times over the course of his press conference on Tuesday, U.S. men’s national team coach Mauricio Pochettino invoked the idea of “trust” to describe his selection process for the team that will compete for a fourth consecutive Concacaf Nations League trophy next week. You have to keep competing and keep winning.” GO DEEPER Reyna, Adams return as Pochettino crafts …

USMNT Concacaf Nations League finals roster: Reyna, Adams return
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2 weeks ago

USMNT Concacaf Nations League finals roster: Reyna, Adams return

New York Times  

U.S. men’s national team stars Gio Reyna and Tyler Adams have both been summoned to their first camp under coach Mauricio Pochettino, headlining the team that will aim for a fourth consecutive Concacaf Nations League title. Reyna returns to the U.S. set-up for the first time since injuring his groin during training with the team in September under interim manager …

Mauricio Pochettino and USMNT have a striker injury problem before the Nations League Finals
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mauricio Pochettino and USMNT have a striker injury problem before the Nations League Finals

New York Times  

Josh Sargent played a total of 117 minutes in World Cup qualifying for the United States ahead of the 2022 tournament in Qatar, all of them in the first window in September 2021, including his lone start in the opening qualifier against El Salvador. Sargent was back in form at the right moment, grabbed hold of the job and helped …

Pochettino wants to see some Argentine spirit in his USA squad
2 months, 1 week ago

Pochettino wants to see some Argentine spirit in his USA squad

The Hindu  

USA national team coach Mauricio Pochettino has been quick to praise the quality of American players but says he wants to inject some Argentine spirit and patriotism into his squad. “One thing from Argentina that I can apply here, it is so simple but, it is the way they compete,” he told reporters after training at Inter Miami’s facility. For …

Pochettino’s USMNT set to face Costa Rica in friendly
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Pochettino’s USMNT set to face Costa Rica in friendly

The Hindu  

The United States men’s national team will face Costa Rica on January 22 as part of its two-match stay in Florida, the country’s footballing body announced on Monday. The body had announced earlier that the men’s team, helmed by Mauricio Pochettino, would kick off its 2025 calendar with a friendly against Venezuela on January 18. Only a few months into …

Weah on US roster for CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal vs. Jamaica but suspended for first leg
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Weah on US roster for CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal vs. Jamaica but suspended for first leg

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Mauricio Pochettino is looking forward to having Tim Weah with the U.S national team. It was difficult to sleep the night before.” A son of former FIFA Player of the Year and former Liberia President George Weah, Tim Weah was among 25 players picked Sunday for Pochettino’s first competitive matches, a CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal series against …

Mauricio Pochettino calls up his first U.S. Soccer roster for competitive matches
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Mauricio Pochettino calls up his first U.S. Soccer roster for competitive matches

LA Times  

With next year’s World Cup drawing closer, Mauricio Pochettino called up a 25-man roster Sunday for his first competitive games as coach of the men’s national soccer team. Adams, 25, returned to the starting lineup for Bournemouth, his club team in the English Premier League, this weekend but Pochettino said the former U.S. captain isn’t ready to play for the …

Mexico Extends Winless Run, Handing Mauricio Pochettino First Defeat as Head Coach
5 months, 1 week 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 …

Mexico ends seven-match winless run against the USA and hands Mauricio Pochettino his first defeat as head coach
5 months, 1 week 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 …

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, 2 weeks 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. …

Mauricio Pochettino has big plans for USMNT – but will take his time to implement them
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Mauricio Pochettino has big plans for USMNT – but will take his time to implement them

New York Times  

Mauricio Pochettino’s first U.S. men’s national team roster looks similar to the team summoned in September, a few days before he was officially unveiled as the new coach. Steffen has not played for the U.S. since 2022 Pochettino said in a press conference this week that players who aren’t getting time on the field at their respective clubs have become …

New U.S. men’s soccer coach Mauricio Pochettino shares goals for his first roster
5 months, 3 weeks ago

New U.S. men’s soccer coach Mauricio Pochettino shares goals for his first roster

LA Times  

Mauricio Pochettino named his first roster as coach of the men’s national soccer team Wednesday. And there are some familiar faces returning as well, with goalkeeper Zach Steffen getting his first call-up since March 2023 and midfielder Gianluca Busio back for the first time since the 2023 Gold Cup. Pochettino, who has never coached a national team before, said he …

Mauricio Pochettino sets sights on USA winning World Cup: ‘We need to believe’
6 months, 1 week ago

Mauricio Pochettino sets sights on USA winning World Cup: ‘We need to believe’

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. Read our privacy policy Mauricio Pochettino said the United States have to …

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 …

Pochettino embarks on ‘journey’ with US men’s team after turbulence at PSG and Chelsea
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Pochettino embarks on ‘journey’ with US men’s team after turbulence at PSG and Chelsea

Associated Press  

Mauricio Pochettino didn’t expect to be here. His appointment as United States men’s national team head coach was not in the plans when he signed a two-year contract at Chelsea last season and made his triumphant return to the Premier League. “Mauricio understands the unique potential of this team and this country, and he shares our belief that U.S. Soccer …

Mauricio Pochettino named new U.S. men's coach
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Mauricio Pochettino named new U.S. men's coach

The Hindu  

Former Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has been named new coach of the United States men's team, U.S. Soccer announced on Tuesday. U.S. Soccer Sporting Director Matt Crocker said Pochettino was a "serial winner with a deep passion for developing players". The U.S. have been without a coach since a humiliating early exit from the Copa America on home soil in …

Mauricio Pochettino announced as new USA manager ahead of 2026 World Cup
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Mauricio Pochettino announced as new USA manager ahead of 2026 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. Read our privacy policy Mauricio Pochettino has been appointed as the new …

U.S. Soccer finally closes deal, hires Mauricio Pochettino to lead men’s national team
6 months, 2 weeks ago

U.S. Soccer finally closes deal, hires Mauricio Pochettino to lead men’s national team

LA Times  

U.S. Soccer has hired former Chelsea coach Mauricio Pochettino to coach the U.S. men’s national team ahead of the World Cup the Americans will co-host in 2026. U.S. Soccer finally got its man Tuesday, announcing it has hired Mauricio Pochettino to coach the men’s national team. “Mauricio understands the unique potential of this team and this country and he shares …

Mauricio Pochettino’s pending arrival looms over US soccer friendlies
6 months, 2 weeks 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, …

US players await word on whether Mauricio Pochettino will become their coach
6 months, 3 weeks ago

US players await word on whether Mauricio Pochettino will become their coach

Associated Press  

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — U.S. players awaited word on whether Mauricio Pochettino was being hired as the American men’s soccer coach, uncertain as they prepared for friendlies against Canada and New Zealand. They were teams that were really well organized and really strong in the attacking sense.” Pochettino would become the U.S.'s 10th coach in a 14-year span, including four …

US men's soccer team scores big-name coach Mauricio Pochettino
7 months, 1 week 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 …

Mauricio Pochettino proves there's little ill-feeling between him and Paris Saint Germain
2 years, 3 months ago

Mauricio Pochettino proves there's little ill-feeling between him and Paris Saint Germain

Daily Mail  

Former Paris Saint Germain manager Mauricio Pochettino took in Argentina's dramatic victory over Mexico at the Qatar World Cup alongside club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi - proving there remains little ill-feeling between the two parties. Posing for a picture alongside his son, Sebastiano, Jesus Perez - two members of his coaching staff at the Parisian club - and club president Al-Khelaifi, …

Mauricio Pochettino, why I joined The Athletic: ‘I can provide a different perspective on the World Cup’
2 years, 4 months ago

Mauricio Pochettino, why I joined The Athletic: ‘I can provide a different perspective on the World Cup’

New York Times  

Former Tottenham Hotspur and Paris Saint-Germain manager Mauricio Pochettino has signed for The Athletic — during the World Cup, he will be writing two columns offering his unique insight on the tournament, and appearing on an episode of The Totally Football Show. I hope that we can provide people with a different perspective on this World Cup.” But first, he …

U.S. men’s national soccer team calls up 26 players for Nations League roster
5 years, 5 months ago

U.S. men’s national soccer team calls up 26 players for Nations League roster

LA Times  

Galaxy midfielder Sebastian Lletget was one of 26 players called up to the U.S. men’s national team Wednesday. The CONCACAF Nations League, which kicks off for the first time next week, was created to give many of the region’s 41 soccer-playing countries more opportunities to play competitive international matches. The Nations League, which continues with the U.S. meeting the same …

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