USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino humorously yet thoughtfully addressed the possibility of Lionel Messi's sons playing for the American national team.
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 said he has been handed a welcome selection headache after watching his youthful United States squad wrap up their January training camp with a 3-0 victory over Costa Rica in Florida on Wednesday.
The U.S. men's national team won their second international friendly of January dispatching Costa Rica at Inter & Co Stadium in Orlando, FL. Mauricio Pochettino had a younger squad to work with in January given stars like Christian Pulisic,
USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino gave Diego "Big Balls" Luna a new nickname after assisting a goal in Wednesday's 3-0 win over Costa Rica.
Brian White and Caden Clark each scored their first international goal as the U.S. men’s national team defeated Costa Rica 3-0 in a friendly at Orlando on Wednesday.
USA national team coach Mauricio Pochettino has been quick to praise the quality of American players but says he wants to inject some Argentine spirit and patriotism into his squad.
Panama beat the USA in Copa America group play last summer, a result that eventually lead to the host nation getting eliminated, Gregg Berhalter being fired and the hiring of Pochettino. It remains to be seen how many players from this camp will be involved come March, but there are plenty of positives to take from this camp.
Real Salt Lake’s Diego Luna broke his nose Wednesday night, but he insisted on playing in the second half and assisted on the first goal to spark a victory vs. Costa Rica.
Two wins for two for USA; Caden Clark wonder strike versus Venezuela; Important Zach Steffen saves versus Costa Rica
Real Salt Lake’s Diego Luna broke his nose — and earned the admiration of the nation’s soccer fans in the process. After taking an elbow to the face in Wednesday’s friendly between the U.S. Men’s National Team and Costa Rica, Luna convinced new U.S. coach Mauricio Pocchetino to keep him in the game.