With Lionel Messi living with his family in the United States for over a year now, there has been recent talk about the possibility of the Argentine superstar's children playing for the USMNT. Coach Mauricio Pochettino shared his thoughts on the matter.
The United States head coach, Argentine Mauricio Pochettino, acknowledged this Friday that there is still a considerable gap between his team and the world’s top national teams but emphasized that this difference is constantly decreasing.
FORT LAUDERDALE, United States, Jan 19, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Midfielder Jack McGlynn was hailed by Mauricio Pochettino as a player with "incredible potential" after scoring a screamer and creating another goal as an experimental United States team beat a second-string Venezuela 3-1 in a friendly on Saturday.
Mauricio Pochettino is the manager of the United States men's national team, but had things been different, he could be in charge of one of the world's giants
Mauricio Pochettino, the Argentine coach tasked with leading the U.S. national team through the 2026 World Cup, said he and his staff have been quite impressed with the level of play from the MLS players at camp in Fort Lauderdale this week.
Mauricio Pochettino is evaluating MLS-based U.S. players this week at a camp in Fort Lauderdale that includes a friendly Saturday vs. Venezuela.
Alexi Lalas and David Mosse broke down what they want to see from Mauricio Pochettino at this year's 'Camp Cupcake,' as well as which young USMNT players they believe can push for roster spots in the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup.
USA defender Tim Ream said that head coach Mauricio Pochettino continues to stress to his players the importance of having a winning mentality.
United States coach Mauricio Pochettino said players must see soccer as more than just a game when competing in order to be successful during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Mauricio Pochettino is in charge of the United States men's national soccer team, but in a different world, he could've been managing one of the biggest soccer teams in the world