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/ 102 days agoHigh praise: Pochettino earns Pep's support as new USA boss
Mauricio Pochettino’s appointment as the head coach of the USMNT has sent ripples through the soccer world. Announced earlier this week, Pochettino will lead USA through to the 2026 World Cup; marking his first venture into international management. His first press conference on Friday sparked reactions from key figures in the sport; notably from Manchester […]
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/ 103 days agoMauricio Pochettino’s mission to make the USMNT believe again
The Mauricio Pochettino era of the United States Men’s National Team is officially underway. On Friday, US Soccer presented the former Tottenham and Chelsea manager to the media for his first-ever press conference as the USMNT head coach. Pochettino’s press conference came off the back of the United States Men’s National Team failing to beat […]
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/ 104 days ago4 reasons soccer players and fans are getting burned out
Although colloquially known as the beautiful game, soccer has taken a turn over recent years to pull love away from some fans. That comes from several areas that differ from the game that fans often grew up with. Whether that be nuances to the game that have been exacerbated by tactics or actual rule changes […]
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/ 105 days agoWhat the world thought of US signing Mauricio Pochettino
Mauricio Pochettino being appointed as the head coach of the USMNT drew a big reaction. It marks a bold and ambitious step for US Soccer. The USMNT is gearing up for the enormous challenge of hosting the 2026 World Cup. Mauricio Pochettino, the first foreign coach to take over the reins since Jurgen Klinsmann left […]
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/ 105 days agoAlexi Lalas says USMNT 'needs to win us back' after new low
The United States men's national team is undoubtedly suffering on and off of field at the moment. On the pitch, the Americans recently endured a tough showing at the 2024 Copa America. Despite being hosts of the tournament, Gregg Berhalter's team failed to advance to the knockout phase. After opening the competition by beating Bolivia, […]
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/ 105 days agoWhy a hedge fund manager is paying part of Pochettino's salary
In a groundbreaking move that merges the worlds of high finance and international soccer, the U.S. Men's National Team has secured Mauricio Pochettino as its new head coach. It's largely thanks to the financial backing of billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin. This unconventional approach to funding a national team coach marks a significant shift […]
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/ 106 days agoPulisic calls on Pochettino to improve USMNT's culture
United States men's national team captain Christian Pulisic has claimed that Mauricio Pochettino needs to help change the mentality of the squad. Pochettino was previously heavily linked with the Stars and Stripes job for weeks. U.S. Soccer, however, finally announced the Argentine as the next USMNT head coach on Tuesday. The move is widely seen […]
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/ 106 days agoWhat trophies has Mauricio Pochettino won?
As a coach with experience at several top European clubs, Mauricio Pochettino demands success. Yet, Pochettino is not a coach who has won the lot as a club manager. However, the Argentine does have a lot of experience comparable to coaches like Pep Guardiola or Jose Mourinho who have won effectively every competition possible. Regardless, […]
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/ 106 days agoUS Soccer appoints Mauricio Pochettino as USMNT coach
US Soccer has appointed former Chelsea and PSG manager Mauricio Pochettino as the new USMNT coach. "The decision to join U.S. Soccer wasn’t just about football for me; it’s about the journey that this team and this country are on," Pochettino said. "The energy, the passion, and the hunger to achieve something truly historic here […]
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/ 108 days agoUSA vs New Zealand preview: Bouncing back from Canada loss
The dismal results keep coming for the United States Men's National Team. First, there was a 5-1 hammering against Colombia. Then there was the group-stage exit at the Copa America. Now, there's a 2-1 home loss to Canada in a friendly that featured an interim head coach. It is just the second time ever that […]
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/ 108 days agoStark differences between Carsley and Varas as interim coaches
Both England and the United States men's national team are in a state of flux with interim coaches in the form of Lee Carsley and Mikey Varas. With Carsley, England won its Nations League opener against Ireland on the back of several changes, both tactically and among the squad. It was a radically different approach […]
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/ 109 days agoNo regrets: Jesse Marsch prefers coaching Canada over USMNT
In a stunning upset, Canada, led by coach Jesse Marsch, defeated the USMNT 2-1, marking their first away victory against the US since 1957. Goals from Jacob Shaffelburg and Jonathan David put the Reds ahead before Lucas De La Torre scored a late consolation for the United States. The result also ended the USMNT’s 23-match […]
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/ 109 days agoVenezia award Serie A promotion hero Busio with new deal
In the ever-evolving landscape of American players making their mark in European leagues, Gianluca Busio continues to stand out as a key figure for Serie A side Venezia. Following an impressive campaign that saw the Italian club earn promotion back to the top flight, Busio has extended his contract with Venezia until June 2026. This […]
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/ 109 days agoAmericans who have played in the Scottish Premiership
Auston Trusty is the latest US Men's National Team (USMNT) player in the Scottish Premiership, signing a $7.8 million deal with Celtic. While it's not a frequent path for Americans, it's becoming more common, particularly for those moving within Europe. Trusty's transfer marks him as the 14th American to play in Scotland's top division. Remarkably, […]
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/ 110 days agoMilan manager may opt to bench Pulisic for Venezia matchup
AC Milan manager Paulo Fonseca may relegate Christian Pulisic to the bench upon his return from international duty. The American star is currently with the USMNT as they are set to face Canada. The matchup between the two rivals is on Saturday in Kansas City. Pulisic and his team will travel east to Cincinnati to […]