This is the most MLS-heavy squad Pochettino has selected during non-January camps, just 10 months before a World Cup

The manager called up 13 Major League Soccer players and several newcomers for matches against South Korea and Japan

Mauricio Pochettino has claimed that Kylian Mbappe's "eyes shone" for Real Madrid throughout his tenure as Paris Saint-Germain coach. The Argentine was in the Parc des Princes dugout when Madrid first approached the Ligue 1 giants over a transfer for Mbappe in 2022, although PSG rejected their offer at that time.

The Charlotte FC center back claimed that Mauricio Pochettino's side don't think about roster composition amid debates about league strength

While saying 'In Pochettino, I believe' and praising inclusion of MLS players, Howard said he's still perplexed by some decisions