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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.
The US men's national team, led by coach Mauricio Pochettino, is preparing for the upcoming World Cup with a series of friendlies in Texas, facing Ecuador and Australia, as they aim to build confidence and assess team progress amid injuries and player form concerns.
The USA defeated Japan 2-0 in a friendly match, with goals from Alejandro Zendejas and Folarin Balogun, boosting team morale ahead of upcoming World Cup preparations, while Christian Pulisic played a key role in the victory.
The U.S. men's national soccer team, after a low point earlier in the year with consecutive losses and low fan interest, has revitalized its spirit and unity during the Gold Cup, overcoming setbacks and demonstrating fighting spirit, especially in their recent win over Costa Rica, and now aims to continue their strong performance against Guatemala.
AC Milan suffered a 4-2 defeat against Monza, with individual mistakes contributing to the loss. Pulisic impressed off the bench, earning a 7.5 rating and scoring a fantastic equalizer, while Jovic received a low rating of 2.5 due to his actions on the pitch. The manager's tactical decisions and numerous changes to the starting lineup were also criticized.
AC Milan secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Sassuolo with Christian Pulisic scoring the decisive goal, earning him the Man of the Match title. Ismael Bennacer also played a key role with a crucial assist. The performance of the team was not particularly impressive, with several players receiving average ratings and Rafael Leao and Olivier Giroud underperforming. The win was important for Milan to get back on track, but the team's overall display left room for improvement.
ESPN correspondents composed their all-star XI for a combined U.S.-Mexico team ahead of their friendly match featuring mostly young players from MLS and Liga MX. The lineups include promising youngsters and domestic league stalwarts, with Christian Pulisic, Santiago Gimenez, and Memo Ochoa among the top picks. The U.S. and Mexico have been evenly matched over the years, and the all-star XI reflects this with lots of photo finishes in terms of who gets onto the squad.