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Pochettino's quest to make the world believe in the USMNT

It's September 13, 2024, and Mauricio Pochettino is all smiles. Dressed in a blue suit with a big U.S. Soccer pin on the lapel, Pochettino is being introduced to the wild world of American soccer for the very first time. Flanked by his new bosses, Pochettino seems determined to make the right first impression; in America, first impressions are generally best made by being bold.

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Report: Pochettino met with Milan bosses over managerial vacancy

ATLANTA -- USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino reportedly had a meeting with the Milan hierarchy over their vacant managerial role. The Argentine, who is about to lead the U.S. into a home World Cup, will see his contract expire after the tournament. Milan fired their head coach and sporting director earlier this week after failing to secure Champions League football.

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With top club posts filled will Pochettino extend USMNT contract?

Mauricio Pochettino has seen prominent coaching posts filled by leading clubs in Europe, so could he stay on as USMNT boss beyond the end of a home World Cup cycle in 2026? Brad Friedel has explained to GOAL how the Argentine - with spells at Tottenham, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain on his CV - can help American soccer to grow and rival established brands in American football, baseball, basketball and ice hockey.

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'Need to have a player like him' - Poch backs Reyna for WC success

NEW YORK -- USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino backed Gio Reyna to contribute at the World Cup after naming the Borussia Monchengladbach attacking midfielder to his final squad for this summer’s tournament. Reyna has played sparingly for his club this season, but Pochettino made clear he expects to call on him in key moments in the weeks ahead.

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Pochettino defends decision to not call omitted USMNT players

NEW YORK -- USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino launched an ardent defense of his decision to not personally call players after they were left off his World Cup roster in a press conference on Tuesday evening. The head coach circulated emails to the 20+ players who didn't make the final cut, and acknowledged that he wouldn't want to hear from a coach who made a similar decision.