A hometown goal was only part of the story for the 19-year-old forward, whose bond with Reyna offers a glimpse of the welcoming culture Mauricio Pochettino wants to build.
Mauricio Pochettino has expressed deep regret over not intervening in the controversial appeal against Folarin Balogun’s red card at the World Cup. The USMNT boss admitted the resulting off-field noise shifted the squad's energy ahead of their devastating defeat to Belgium.
An injury-hit striker pool and eight teenagers in camp give Mauricio Pochettino plenty to consider. Who gets the nod against Peru, and who will have to wait?
USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino cited unfinished business and his connection to the United States as key reasons for signing a new contract, speaking on GOAL’s podcast The Late Run. The Argentine, who led the U.S. to their second-ever World Cup knockout-stage victory, signed a four-year deal to remain in charge through 2030.
United States goalkeeper Diego Kochen is enjoying a brilliant start to his loan spell at Danish outfit Lyngby from Barcelona. The young shot-stopper has earned a senior international call-up from Mauricio Pochettino after putting in a string of standout performances in Scandinavia.
"Every game is critical," says Pochettino as USMNT kick off four fall friendlies against Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada, with a young, refreshed roster and a teenage sensation closing in on his senior debut.
Mauricio Pochettino has delivered a strong message regarding player commitment after teenage defender Noahkai Banks opted to represent Germany over the United States. The USMNT boss praised the 19-year-old's honesty but insisted he only wants players desperate to wear the badge.
Mauricio Pochettino and the United States men's national team have suffered a major blow after highly-rated defender Noahkai Banks committed his international future to Germany. The 19-year-old Augsburg centre-back, who previously represented the USMNT at youth level, will now file a one-time switch with FIFA to represent his mother's homeland.
Mauricio Pochettino says that the U.S. men's national team will have to deal with Noahkai Banks' decision to represent Germany, but the head coach is ultimately accepting of the teenage defender's choice. That's because Pochettino wants to focus his USMNT around players with '200 percent commitment', not players who are questioning whether or not the USMNT is the right choice for them.
The USMNT could use Noahkai Banks. Germany offer no easy route to the top. But the defender's decision deserves more than a search for someone to blame.
Cavan Sullivan leads a wave of fresh faces into USMNT camp, but has Mauricio Pochettino struck the right balance? GOAL’s writers debate his bold selections, notable omissions and what should count as success.
Rising stars Cavan Sullivan, Mathis Albert and Zavier Gozo are among the 12 players named to the U.S. men's national team for the first time ahead of the upcoming set of four friendlies. Manager Mauricio Pochettino, who confirmed his return to the USMNT in August, has also selected 12 players who were on this summer's World Cup roster, although big names Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie and Folarin Balogun all miss out.
Philadelphia Union star Cavan Sullivan has reportedly been named to his first USMNT squad, according to ESPN. The youngster, who has lit up MLS with 17 goal contributions, is part of what seems likely to be a youthful roster. Christian Pulisic, who is coming off a leg injury sustained at the World Cup, reportedly did not receive a call up.
After a season on the fringes, the 20-year-old is finding freedom at Elversberg - and hoping his Bundesliga breakthrough opens the door to a first USMNT call-up.
SV Elversberg starlet Cole Campbell has reaffirmed his commitment to the United States, insisting his decision to represent the Stars and Stripes over Iceland is final. The 20-year-old forward, who has enjoyed a productive start to life in the Bundesliga, is now eagerly awaiting his first senior international call-up from Mauricio Pochettino.
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