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‘I don’t feel fear’ - USMNT star McKennie embraces World Cup ‘butterflies’

Weston McKennie has declared that he is ready to transform the immense pressure of a home World Cup into a historic performance for the United States men's national team. The Juventus midfielder insists that while the "butterflies" are inevitable, he feels no fear heading into the 2026 tournament, viewing the global spotlight as a unique opportunity to elevate American soccer to unprecedented heights.

‘Not who he is’ - Why Pulisic will never be McKennie or Richards

Former United States star Alexi Lalas has weighed in on the psychological makeup of Christian Pulisic after the AC Milan forward was labelled "sensitive" by his club manager. As the USMNT prepares for a historic home World Cup under Mauricio Pochettino, the debate over the talisman's temperament has taken center stage.

Pochettino insists Chelsea exit 'my decision' after disagreement with owners

USMNT boss Mauricio Pochettino has lifted the lid on his departure from Chelsea, revealing that he chose to walk away after the club's hierarchy shifted the goalposts on the project. Despite leading the Blues back to European football and reaching the Carabao Cup final, the Argentine felt his vision for the future no longer aligned with the decision-makers at Stamford Bridge.

Paris Saint-Germain v FC Bayern München - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Semi Final First Leg

Pochettino reveals Kane had 'bad habits' at Tottenham

Mauricio Pochettino has opened up about the transformative period at Tottenham Hotspur where he helped Harry Kane overcome "bad habits" to reach the pinnacle of world football. The former Spurs boss revealed that a frank conversation regarding professionalism was necessary to propel the striker from a fringe player to an elite goalscorer.

USMNT World Cup roster tiers: Richards in, Reyna faces uphill battle

GOAL breaks down the state of the USMNT player pool just a few weeks before Mauricio Pochettino selects his 26-man squad

Pochettino confirms desire to return to Tottenham

Mauricio Pochettino has admitted that he would like to return to Tottenham in the future. The current United States men's national team head coach remains one of the most beloved figures in Spurs' recent history after a transformative five-year spell at the club between 2014 and 2019.

Klopp & Poch top of Real Madrid's wishlist if Arbeloa is sacked

Real Madrid have reportedly identified Jurgen Klopp and Mauricio Pochettino as their primary targets should they decide to move on from Alvaro Arbeloa. The Spanish giants are reeling from a disappointing Champions League exit and a significant deficit in the domestic title race, with pressure building on Arbeloa with each passing game.

'There's an expectation' - Edu remains optimistic for USMNT

Mic'd Up: The USMNT are coming off a duo of friendly losses, but Maurice Edu, who was a USMNT regular in his playing days, asserts that hope remains for the World Cup

Pochettino favourite backs De Zerbi to save Spurs

Former Tottenham midfielder Victor Wanyama has fired a message of support to his former club in their battle against Premier League relegation. The Kenyan, who became a cult hero in north London under Mauricio Pochettino, retired on Friday and is now turning his attention to coaching as he backs new Spurs boss Roberto De Zerbi to navigate the club out of its current crisis.

USMNT WC roster picks: Pulisic, Balogun locks, but big calls remain

With the World Cup just weeks away, GOAL looks at how the U.S. squad might look in the summer.

Talking Tactics: Pulisic's inconsistency is who he is

Christian Pulisic hasn't scored for the USMNT since 2024, but, ultimately, it's his World Cup form that really counts.

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Why USMNT & Spurs ‘dual job’ wasn’t an option for Pochettino

Brad Friedel has explained to GOAL why Mauricio Pochettino will never have been open to the idea of a “dual job” that saw him coach both Tottenham and the USMNT. Spurs recently found themselves back in the market for a new manager after bringing Igor Tudor’s ill-fated 44-day tenure to a close. Former fan favourite Pochettino saw a return to north London speculated on, but he has World Cup plans to focus on this summer.

Stock Up, Stock Down: Pepi questions grow; Trusty seizes chance

Ricardo Pepi’s role is suddenly unclear, while Auston Trusty headlines a group that took their chance in a telling March window.

United States Coach Mauricio Pochettino Press Conference After 2026 World Cup Draw

‘Never say never’ - USMNT boss Pochettino leaves Spurs door open

ATLANTA -- Mauricio Pochettino insisted his full focus is on the World Cup with the USMNT but did not rule out a future return to Tottenham after being asked about the club’s managerial vacancy following manager Igor Tudor’s dismissal, adding that “never say never” in football. Pochettino last coached Spurs from 2014-19.

Five keys: Pochettino demands intensity; Gio's role in focus

After a poor performance against Belgium, Mauricio Pochettino is demanding more from his team - and a bigger role for Gio Reyna could be one of the key decisions vs Portugal.

Talking Tactics: USMNT face big questions after Belgium loss

The U.S. broke out a curious system against an elite opponent and were rightfully punished. What is more concerning, though, is how little Mauricio Pochettino learned about his team as a whole.

Frequently asked questions

: Darwin Nunez plays as a striker for Liverpool, and also as a left winger occasionally with a tendency to drift into central areas.
: Darwin Nunez was born in Artigas, the capital of the Artigas Department, in Uruguay.
: Darwin Nunez wears the No. 9 jersey for Liverpool, playing as a striker. He was signed from Benfica for £85 million, including add-ons, in 2022, making him the club's most expensive transfer of all-time.
: Darwin Nunez stands at 1.87m (6ft 2in). His athletic frame makes him a tantalising prospect as a striker as he uses his physicality to great effect inside the box.
: Darwin Nunez played for local clubs La Luz and San Miguel before being scouted by former Uruguay international Jose Perdomo, who help him get recruited by the Penarol youth academy in 2014.
: Darwin Nunez has one child, a son named Darwin, too, with partner Lorena Manas. Nunez is also the stepfather to Manas' first child Chloe, whose father is former Barcelona man Aleix Vidal.
: Darwin Nunez is currently dating former internet personality Lorena Manas, who hails from Spain.

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