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sports21 days ago•10 min saved

USMNT bets on youth as 13 uncapped players join veterans for fall friendlies

USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino unveiled a 28-man fall roster featuring 13 uncapped players—including 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan and other teens like Julian Hall—signaling a deliberate generational shift while balancing 13 World Cup veterans for four friendlies against Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada. The move underscores an open-door policy aimed at building toward the 2030 World Cup and 2028 Olympics, with veterans such as Yunus Musah helping guide the transition.

via CBS Sports|

#fall-friendlies #pochettino #soccer

sports22 days ago•5 min saved

Youth surge leads USMNT as Pochettino calls up 16-year-old Sullivan

USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino shifts toward a youth-forward roster for the September/October window, naming 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan as a potential senior debut while veterans like Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie and Folarin Balogun miss out; the squad includes nine players with 30+ caps and signals a reset ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, with Sullivan coming off six goals and five assists for Philadelphia Union this season.

via theguardian.com|

#cavan-sullivan #pochettino #soccer

sports1 month ago•7 min saved

Pochettino urges USMNT youth to stay humble amid hype

USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino said he will integrate promising young MLS talents into the squad but warned them to stay humble and professional, stressing that hype can derail careers and that balance and long-term development are needed as the team targets 2030; a September–October camp will mix World Cup veterans with newcomers like 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan.

via The New York Times|

#cavan-sullivan #mls #pochettino

sports2 months ago•1 min saved

Pochettino Poised to Lead USMNT Through 2030 World Cup

US Soccer is reportedly close to extending Mauricio Pochettino’s contract to remain USMNT head coach through the 2030 World Cup, with negotiations described as active after the World Cup performance; terms remain undisclosed. Since being hired in 2024, Pochettino has a 17-2-12 record and has steered the U.S. to a Round of 16 finish and a 12th-place showing at the 2026 World Cup, including a record 11 goals in five matches.

via Bleacher Report|

#coaching #contract-extension #pochettino

sports2 months ago•5 min saved

Pochettino Nears Four-Year USMNT Renewal Through 2030

U.S. Soccer is close to renewing Mauricio Pochettino as the USMNT head coach with a four-year contract through the 2030 World Cup, following ongoing talks after the 2026 World Cup. The deal would extend his tenure beyond 2026, with discussions focusing on commitment through 2030, salary, and a long-term plan for American soccer, including development reforms; U.S. Soccer has also hired Steve Cherundolo to lead the 2028 Olympic team as part of broader planning.

via The New York Times|

#coaching-contract #pochettino #sports

sports3 months ago•9 min saved

Post-World Cup Grades: USMNT Players Under the Pochettino Microscope

After the USMNT’s World Cup exit, this piece grades every roster member through Mauricio Pochettino’s system, weighing minutes, key fixtures, and positional expectations. Standouts include Alex Freeman, Malik Tillman, Weston McKennie, and Tyler Adams, while Tim Weah, Brenden Aaronson, and Christian Pulisic receive lower marks for limited impact; several backups are noted as underused or untested. The analysis treats these as individual judgments rather than team-wide critiques, noting the criteria and the reality that not all players had equal opportunities to impact the tournament.

via Sports Illustrated|

#grading #pochettino #soccer

sports3 months ago•5 min saved

Seattle setback sinks talk of extending Pochettino

The piece argues Mauricio Pochettino’s 2026 World Cup defeat with the U.S. men’s team underscores why extending him for the 2030 cycle would be indefensible, especially after Emma Hayes’s immediate success with the USWNT. It notes the federation’s ongoing discussions about a renewal despite a home knockout loss to Belgium, calls for accountability from players and coaches, and warns that rewarding a poor performance would further damage U.S. Soccer’s credibility.

via FOX Sports|

#belgium #emma-hayes #pochettino

sports3 months ago•4 min saved

Balogun’s Return Recasts USA Tactics Against Belgium in World Cup Last-16

FIFA reversed Folarin Balogun’s red-card suspension, enabling him to start for the U.S. against Belgium in the World Cup last-16. Balogun serves as a dual threat—holding up the ball and drawing defenders to create space for Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, and Malik Tillman—while the U.S. aim to exploit Belgium’s wings and occasional backline gaps. Belgium have controlled possession but show vulnerabilities in central build-up and defense, which the Americans hope to capitalize on if they can keep Balogun central and active and maintain pressure on Belgium’s defense.

via The Guardian|

#balogun #belgium #pochettino

sports3 months ago•6 min saved

Pochettino's Blueprint Turns USMNT into World Cup Knockout Contenders

Mauricio Pochettino has reshaped the USMNT into a high-pressing, cohesive unit, guiding them to a 2–0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina to reach the World Cup Round of 16. Despite Balogun’s red card, the U.S. showed his energy and rhythm, pressing aggressively and conceding possession but stifling the opposition, then sealing the win with Malik Tillman’s late free kick as they prepare to face Belgium—a clear shift from the Berhalter era toward Pochettino’s mindset and the team’s ‘family’ ethos.

via Sports Illustrated|

#pochettino #pressing #sports

sports3 months ago•9 min saved

USMNT Faces Historic Knockout Push After Group D Triumph

The USMNT topped Group D and advances to the World Cup knockout rounds on home soil, riding strong group-stage wins and a surge of American soccer fever. Coach Mauricio Pochettino stays bullish about turning momentum into a historic run, starting with Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 16, with potential big-match showdowns looming against Senegal, Belgium, Spain or Portugal.

via Sports Illustrated|

#fans #knockout-stage #pochettino

sports3 months ago•13 min saved

Dembele's magic and Cape Verde's history headlines Day 16 at the World Cup

Day 16 wrapped the group stage with tiny Cape Verde becoming the smallest nation to reach the knockout rounds after a 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia, while Ousmane Dembele starred for France with a hat-trick against Norway. Belgium, Spain and other favorites progressed, Iran faced elimination risk after a controversial VAR incident in their draw with Egypt, and USA coach Mauricio Pochettino was reportedly offered a four-year contract through 2030, underscoring the USMNT’s rising profile as the knockout phase approaches.

via The New York Times|

#cape-verde #dembele #pochettino

sports3 months ago•5 min saved

Pochettino Slams Media for Not Congratulating USMNT After Group Win

USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino criticized reporters for not congratulating the team after they topped Group D at the 2026 World Cup, even as they rested players in a dead-rubber vs Turkey. The group win secures a Round of 32 clash with Bosnia, and Pochettino stressed the achievement’s importance while noting the media should celebrate the team’s success.

via Awful Announcing|

#group-d #media-reaction #pochettino

sports3 months ago•9 min saved

US Soccer offers Pochettino a 2030 World Cup cycle extension

U.S. Soccer has offered Mauricio Pochettino a four-year extension through the 2030 World Cup, with a final decision deferred until after the 2026 tournament. The talks have been ongoing for months and are supported by donor funding as the federation aims to maintain stability and help build a lasting legacy for the USMNT, while Pochettino has signaled openness to staying if the project excites him and focus remains on the current World Cup and players.

via The New York Times|

#contract-extension #pochettino #soccer

sports3 months ago•5 min saved

USMNT Clinches Group, Pochettino Urges Calm After Turkey Setback

The U.S. clinched Group D in the 2026 FIFA World Cup and rested most starters in the final group game, losing to Turkey but still advancing to the knockout rounds. Mauricio Pochettino dismissed the loss as a distraction, calling the performance “pretty good” and stressing that winning the group was the goal. With the group title secured, the USMNT prepares for the knockouts, including a matchup with Bosnia and Herzegovina, as the squad leans on a young, rested lineup to push forward.

via Fox News|

#group-stage #pochettino #sports

sports3 months ago•5 min saved

Bench boldness backfires as USA lose to Turkey in stoppage-time upset

Mauricio Pochettino rolled out his most radical U.S. lineup yet, benching nine players and giving 21 men a start against Turkey, but Kaan Ayhan’s stoppage-time strike sealed a 3-2 defeat and raised questions about momentum—even though the U.S. had already clinched a knockout berth and finished first in its group.

via Los Angeles Times|

#lineup #pochettino #sports