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Social media reacts to Mauricio Pochettino's introduction as USMNT manager

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Pochettino is an affable character. Not only is he likable and candid but importantly he talks football. He’s transparent &amp; strong in his convictions – both from a human perspective and a soccer one<br><br>He understands where he is and knows that USMNT needs a refresh.  Time to work! <a href="https://t.co/w56goQRRUa">pic.twitter.com/w56goQRRUa</a></p>— Nico Cantor (@Nicocantor1) <a href="https://twitter.com/Nicocantor1/status/1834624625768092016?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 13, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Watching new <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/USMNT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#USMNT</a> manager, Mauricio Pochettino’s first ever press conference. <br><br>“We want players that arrive on day one and think we can win….we are going to work to recover the confidence to try and perform…” <br><br>Massive moment for US Soccer! 🇺🇸⚽️ <a href="https://t.co/UuKkQNLnA2">pic.twitter.com/UuKkQNLnA2</a></p>— Michael Lahoud (@MikeLahoud) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeLahoud/status/1834615177162936499?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 13, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Solid introductory press conference from Mauricio Pochettino as new <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/USMNT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#USMNT</a> head coach. He came off as likable, positive, excited, focused, and capable. But he said nothing that hasn't been said before by USMNT coaches. Hopefully a new messenger will make all the difference. 🇺🇸⚽️ <a href="https://t.co/lKUAY0q2Xk">https://t.co/lKUAY0q2Xk</a></p>— Alexi Lalas (@AlexiLalas) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexiLalas/status/1834624388941148383?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 13, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Pochettino: “Why did I take the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/USMNT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#USMNT</a> job? If I had to put it into one word, it’s ‘believe’. It’s because I believe.”</p>— Ryan Tolmich (@RyanTolmich) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanTolmich/status/1834620013782749687?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 13, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">First of many observations: Poch comes across as very, very, very intense <a href="https://t.co/9atUqs1q1R">https://t.co/9atUqs1q1R</a></p>— Tom Hindle (@Tom_Hindle_) <a href="https://twitter.com/Tom_Hindle_/status/1834611572968132689?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 13, 2024</a></blockquote>
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What officials and media are saying

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">*Record Scratch* <br>*Freeze Frame*<br>Yup, that's me. You're probably wondering how I ended up in this situation <a href="https://t.co/f2ZLP04IP2">pic.twitter.com/f2ZLP04IP2</a></p>— Mohamed (@MoeSquare) <a href="https://twitter.com/MoeSquare/status/1834623835448238410?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 13, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="cy" dir="ltr">Poch said <a href="https://t.co/SMhNXGKNLt">https://t.co/SMhNXGKNLt</a> <a href="https://t.co/Wywe6GS7dT">pic.twitter.com/Wywe6GS7dT</a></p>— Kranks (@dis_possessed) <a href="https://twitter.com/dis_possessed/status/1834631845713269099?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 13, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Oh man, Poch makes me want to run through a brick wall for him. This should be fun!</p>— Gabriela Lozada (@gabrielalozada) <a href="https://twitter.com/gabrielalozada/status/1834619763391148301?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 13, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">“Everyone thinks there is not enough time to prepare… I want to tell you that I am the opposite. No excuses.” <br>🗣️ - Mauricio Pochettino<br><br>What a statement from Poch in what to expect on Day 1 from his USMNT team. <br><br>Accountability. 👏 <a href="https://t.co/MGqJ6PuyPu">pic.twitter.com/MGqJ6PuyPu</a></p>— USMNT 1ˢᵗ 🇺🇸🥇 (@USMNTFirst) <a href="https://twitter.com/USMNTFirst/status/1834639180644622593?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 13, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Poch didn’t understand the question about lacking competitive windows leading into the World Cup.<br><br>He says that “friendlies are official” and clearly he is going to take every window seriously.<br><br>I am so excited. <a href="https://t.co/FP2ChFiogH">pic.twitter.com/FP2ChFiogH</a></p>— Travis (@usmnt_historian) <a href="https://twitter.com/usmnt_historian/status/1834619746722910515?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 13, 2024</a></blockquote>
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What fans are saying

Social media reacts to Mauricio Pochettino's intro press conference as USMNT manager | Goal.com

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