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Mauricio Pochettino

Mauricio Pochettino happy with US response despite 2-1 loss to Germany

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 06: 


Antonee Robinson #5 of United States celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the international friendly match between United States and Germany at Soldier Field on June 06, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.   Jamie Squire/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by JAMIE SQUIRE / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 06: 


Antonee Robinson #5 of United States celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the international friendly match between United States and Germany at Soldier Field on June 06, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.   Jamie Squire/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by JAMIE SQUIRE / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Senegal win can help fans ‘trust’ US World Cup bid, says Mauricio Pochettino

US talisman Christian Pulisic scoring past Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy during the Americans' 3-2 friendly win on May 31.
US talisman Christian Pulisic scoring past Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy during the Americans' 3-2 friendly win on May 31.

Giovanni Reyna included in US World Cup squad, four years after Doha drama

Giovanni Reyna, 23, remains one of the most technically gifted attacking players available.
Giovanni Reyna, 23, remains one of the most technically gifted attacking players available.

Pulisic and Adams lead US 26-man World Cup squad

May 26, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Christian Pulisic walks on stage during the United States men's national team roster reveal for the 2026 FIFA World Cup at The Rooftop at Pier 17. Mandatory Credit: Pamela Smith-Imagn Images
May 26, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Christian Pulisic walks on stage during the United States men's national team roster reveal for the 2026 FIFA World Cup at The Rooftop at Pier 17. Mandatory Credit: Pamela Smith-Imagn Images

US ‘golden generation’ raises World Cup co-hosts’ expectations

US coach Mauricio Pochettino in the stands before the Premier League match between Fulham and Bournemouth.
US coach Mauricio Pochettino in the stands before the Premier League match between Fulham and Bournemouth.

Christian Pulisic says US team strongest yet ahead of 2026 World Cup

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Serie A - Napoli v AC Milan - Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Naples, Italy - April 6, 2026 AC Milan's Christian Pulisic reacts REUTERS/Daniele Mascolo/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Serie A - Napoli v AC Milan - Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Naples, Italy - April 6, 2026 AC Milan's Christian Pulisic reacts REUTERS/Daniele Mascolo/File Photo

US loss can be a catalyst for improvement insists coach

FILE PHOTO: Jun 22, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; United States of America head coach Mauricio Pochettino during a press conference post game against Haiti during a group stage match of the 2025 Gold Cup at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images/ File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Jun 22, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; United States of America head coach Mauricio Pochettino during a press conference post game against Haiti during a group stage match of the 2025 Gold Cup at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images/ File Photo

US thrashed 5-2 by Belgium in reality check for World Cup hosts

The thrashing comes as a wake-up call just 75 days before the tournament for the Americans.
The thrashing comes as a wake-up call just 75 days before the tournament for the Americans.

No pressure? Mauricio Pochettino urges US co-hosts to ‘play free’ at World Cup

USA coach Mauricio Pochettino leads a training session with the team in Marietta, Georgia.
USA coach Mauricio Pochettino leads a training session with the team in Marietta, Georgia.

Gio Reyna picked for US squad as Mauricio Pochettino says World Cup roster still ‘open’

Mauricio Pochettino in the stands for the Champions League match between Atletico Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur, his former club.
Mauricio Pochettino in the stands for the Champions League match between Atletico Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur, his former club.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.