Why Mauricio Pochettino is not starting USMNT players who have yellow cards
US Men’s National Team Prepares for Turkey Match LOS ANGELES — Every athlete dreams of stepping onto the field, and every coach aims for victory. It’s pretty straightforward, right? Yet, sometimes, you have to protect your players from themselves. This seems to be the situation for the U.S. men’s national team ahead of their game […]
JJ Redick and Mauricio Pochettino exchange jerseys ahead of World Cup match
On June 25, a large number of sports enthusiasts across the U.S. will tune in to see the men’s national soccer team play against Turkey at SoFi Stadium. For Team USA, the outcome is less critical since victories in their first two World Cup group stage matches guarantee their advancement to the Round of 32 […]
Mauricio Pochettino has numerous lineup choices for the USMNT match against Turkey.
USMNT Faces Unique Challenge in Final Group Stage Game IRVINE, Calif. — The U.S. men’s national soccer team heads into its last group stage match with an unusual advantage: this game isn’t crucial. They’ve already secured their spot in the next round with two strong wins. Still, there’s a desire to keep the winning streak […]
Mauricio Pochettino carefully developed a culture of ‘total belief’ for the USMNT.
IRVINE, Calif. — Trusting the Process Over the past year, Mauricio Pochettino has often called on others to trust his approach and to stay the course. His choice to utilize last summer’s Gold Cup as a trial period was partly dictated by circumstances—Christian Pulisic was sidelined, and other players were either injured or busy with […]
Mauricio Pochettino’s halftime talk against Australia was a pivotal moment for the USMNT ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
USMNT’s Turning Point Against Australia SEATTLE — The game was tied, and the energy in the Colorado crowd was shifting. On October 14, 2025, inside the U.S. men’s national team locker room, head coach Mauricio Pochettino had reached his limit. For the first half, Australia played their usual style of soccer, turning the game into […]
Mauricio Pochettino instilling fresh American values in the USMNT team
US Men’s National Team Embraces New Mindset Under Pochettino IRVINE, Calif. — An Argentinian coach has brought a distinctly American sentiment to the U.S. men’s national soccer team. If they truly want to seize this rare opportunity on home ground and shift the perception of soccer in the United States, it’s crucial that they adopt […]
Mauricio Pochettino sees just one benchmark for USMNT’s success at the World Cup.
U.S. Men’s National Team Prepares for World Cup at SoFi Stadium ENGLEWOOD, Calif. — As planes flew overhead from Los Angeles International Airport on Thursday afternoon, the impressive transparent ceiling of SoFi Stadium came into view. In a press conference room at the back of the stadium, reporters gathered just a day before the U.S. […]
How the USMNT brought Mauricio Pochettino on board for a chance at victory in the 2026 World Cup
Pochettino Takes the Helm of U.S. Men’s National Team After hosting the World Cup less than two years ago, the U.S. men’s national soccer team found itself in a tough situation. They were knocked out in the group stage of the Copa America—the major tournament leading up to the World Cup—on home soil. This led […]
Mauricio Umansky criticizes the situation surrounding California’s transgender athletes before AB Hernandez’s attempt for a state title.
Debate on Biological Males in Women’s Sports Simplified by Mauricio Umanski Mauricio Umanski suggests that the discussion about biological males participating in women’s sports shouldn’t be so difficult to navigate. This week, he, along with Outkick’s Tomi Lahren, commented on the heated controversy surrounding AB Hernandez, a transgender male athlete at Jurupa Valley High School […]
Mauricio Pochettino: Winger Gio Reyna could be considered for midfield role in USMNT
Concerns Over U.S. Men’s National Team’s Midfield Options FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. — Coach Mauricio Pochettino faced questions on Tuesday regarding the limited selection of defensive midfielders in his 26-man World Cup roster. When he started naming players like Gio Reyna and Malik Tillman, there was a noticeable shift in the room. Reyna, usually a winger, is […]