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USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino, whose contract runs through the 2026 World Cup, says he’s focused on the World Cup and USMNT friendlies, while leaving a slim open possibility of a future return to European soccer; he praised Tottenham amid relegation anxiety and managerial turnover and is not pursuing the Spurs job now.
The U.S. men’s national team led Belgium briefly, but four unanswered goals after halftime propelled Belgium to a 5-2 victory in a World Cup warm-up. Turner and Antonee Robinson offered bright moments, but defensive gaps and lineup questions underscored the need to regroup ahead of Portugal and the June tournament. Pochettino still gave his best available players a look as he gears up for final roster decisions.
USMNT showed promise in the first half but were overwhelmed in the second, falling 5-2 to Belgium in Atlanta as Doku, De Bruyne and Lukebakio struck. The piece weights every player’s performance, highlighting Robinson (7.5) and McKennie (7) as bright spots, with subs Pepi (7) and Agyemang (7) contributing key moments, while it raises questions about Pochettino’s plan and the defense’s second-half lapse.
With 11 weeks to the World Cup, Mauricio Pochettino says finding the right midfield combination will be a brutal, ongoing process as Tyler Adams’ injury limits options and a deep pool—including Cristian Roldan, Sebastian Berhalter, Aidan Morris, Tanner Tessmann and Johnny Cardoso—contend for spots ahead of the May 26 roster deadline.
US head coach Mauricio Pochettino frames the USMNT's home World Cup as a test of belief rather than fear, drawing lessons from Argentina’s 1994-98 struggles; he and star captain Christian Pulisic emphasize motivation and unity as they navigate expectations, with Pochettino's upbeat, bond-building approach aimed at keeping the team confident yet grounded ahead of friendlies against Belgium and Portugal.
Mauricio Pochettino has named a 27-player USMNT training-camp group, signaling a near-final core built over a year of experimentation for the 2026 World Cup, blending established stars with rising players while keeping the door open to late roster changes due to injuries and form.
USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino says the 27-man roster for the upcoming friendlies against Belgium and Portugal is not the final World Cup squad, with cuts and recalls planned as he continues to evaluate players and shape his system. Injuries to Tyler Adams, Sergiño Dest and Haji Wright complicate decisions, while Gio Reyna remains a bubble option and players like Weston McKennie, Cristian Roldan, Sebastian Berhalter and Christian Pulisic stay central; Noahkai Banks is not in this camp but remains on the radar for future selection.
The US men's national soccer team has gained significant momentum and confidence under coach Mauricio Pochettino, showing resilience and improved performance in recent matches, which bodes well for their prospects in the upcoming 2026 World Cup.
AC Milan is concerned about Christian Pulisic's fitness after he missed training due to an unspecified issue, which may affect his participation in upcoming friendlies and the match against Fiorentina, despite his strong start to the season.
Mauricio Pochettino emphasizes the importance of players not knowing the reasons behind their omission from the USMNT squad, focusing on performance and culture change ahead of the 2026 World Cup, while carefully managing player fitness and club commitments.
Mauricio Pochettino has announced a 26-player US men's national team roster for upcoming friendlies against Ecuador and Australia, featuring notable returns like Antonee Robinson and Patrick Agyemang, while missing key players such as Tyler Adams and Gio Reyna due to injury or personal reasons.
Mauricio Pochettino's switch to a 3-4-2-1 formation for the USMNT shows signs of tactical evolution and could influence their strategy for the 2026 World Cup, especially in midfield and wing play, though challenges remain in player selection and consistency.
The US men's national soccer team broke a losing streak against top-25 teams with a 2-0 victory over Japan, showcasing improved team chemistry and offensive aggression, which could signal a positive turning point under coach Mauricio Pochettino ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
The US men's national soccer team showed improvement with a 2-0 win over Japan, demonstrating increased confidence and tactical flexibility under coach Pochettino, as they prepare for the upcoming World Cup.
US men's national team coach Mauricio Pochettino emphasizes the importance of MLS players in the national team, highlighting the league's competitiveness and advocating for giving MLS more value, as the team prepares for upcoming friendlies and the 2026 World Cup.