Now, playing Venezuela and Costa Rica in January friendlies is one thing. Taking on top-tier teams in serious competition is ...

Two years ago, he was drafted in the MLS SuperDraft. A year later, he was in MLS NEXT Pro, with one MLS start to his name.

Of the 24 players called up, all but one call the MLS home, giving Pochettino a unique opportunity to assess the level of the ...