Mauricio Pochettino Caught on Video Practicing to Throw Mariners First Pitch
Summary
Mauricio Pochettino, the manager of the United States men's national soccer team (USMNT), is embracing American culture during the 2026 World Cup. He is set to throw the ceremonial first pitch at a Seattle Mariners baseball game and is practicing his pitch with help from players and teammates.Key Facts
- Mauricio Pochettino manages the USMNT and identifies strongly as Argentine.
- He sang "Take Me Home, Country Roads" after the USMNT defeated Bosnia-Herzegovina in the Round of 32 on July 1.
- Pochettino and the USMNT are scheduled to throw the first pitch at a Seattle Mariners game on July 3.
- Videos showed Pochettino practicing baseball pitching with goalkeeper Matt Turner and other players.
- The USMNT will play Belgium in the Round of 16 on July 6 in Seattle.
- The USMNT lost previously to Belgium in World Cup and friendly matches but aims to advance further this time.
- If the USMNT defeats Belgium, they will reach the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time since 2002.
- Pochettino has expressed confidence that the USMNT can win the World Cup.
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