Two years and one World Cup down, Mauricio Pochettino is still assessing
Summary
Mauricio Pochettino, the US men’s national soccer team coach, is continuing to evaluate new and young players after the team’s 4-1 loss in the World Cup round of 16. He has included many uncapped and very young players in the upcoming friendlies to build a new team and focus on their mindset and commitment.Key Facts
- Pochettino took over as USMNT coach about two and a half years ago.
- The US team lost 4-1 in the last 16 round of the recent World Cup.
- Despite the loss, Pochettino signed a contract to potentially stay until 2030.
- Upcoming friendly matches include 13 uncapped players, meaning they have never played for the national team before.
- The average age of these new players is about 19 and a half years.
- Star player Christian Pulisic was left out due to recent injury recovery.
- Other key players like Folarin Balogun and Weston McKennie are also absent due to lack of play or injury.
- Pochettino is focusing not just on skills but also on players’ attitudes and commitment to the team’s culture and style of play.
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