Grading the USMNT’s World Cup: Did Pochettino, Pulisic & Co. live up to expectations?
Following the arc of the U.S. men’s national team’s performance at this FIFA World Cup is enough to induce whiplash. Everything started out so well,…
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Mauricio Pochettino mum on USMNT future, tells fans to keep faith
Sam BordenJul 7, 2026, 12:14 AM ET Close Sam Borden is a senior writer for ESPN.com. Multiple Authors SEATTLE — Mauricio Pochettino would not offer…
USMNT World Cup coach Pochettino throws first pitch. How did he do?
After leading the United States into the knockout phase of their home FIFA World Cup as group winners, and then into the round of 16…
Mauricio Pochettino admits he was ‘naïve’ about USMNT culture
LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. – United States men’s national team manager Mauricio Pochettino said he and his staff were “naïve” when he first signed his contract…
Pochettino finally feels WC ‘excitement’ for United States
Bill ConnellyJun 6, 2026, 08:17 PM ET Close Bill Connelly is a writer for ESPN. He covers college football, soccer and tennis. He has been…
USMNT’s final World Cup roster has Pochettino taking risks
NEW YORK — For all of the drama that is usually attached to World Cup roster announcements, U.S. men’s national team manager Mauricio Pochettino stuck…