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Cavan Sullivan is making it harder for Mauricio Pochettino to ignore him.
The 16-year-old scored twice and ****** isted another goal Sunday in the Philadelphia Union's 5-0 win over San Diego FC, recording his first MLS brace and extending his goal-contribution streak to seven matches. Pochettino names his next USMNT roster Thursday.
Sullivan's case is more complicated than the highlights suggest.
A Sept. 8 Guardian ****** ysis of his breakout season put his pass-completion rate at just 65%, among the lowest rates in MLS. Philadelphia, however, play the most direct style in the league, and his number is roughly in line with the team.

#sporting #pochettino

Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed that Noahkai Banks will not be considered for the USMNT's upcoming camp as the young defender continues to weigh up whether to represent the United States or Germany.
Banks removed himself from consideration earlier this year while he considered his international future, leaving Pochettino with no choice but to leave the Augsburg centre-back out of his plans for now.
The 19-year-old initially joined the USMNT camp in September and had previously represented the country at Under-17, Under-19 and Under-20 level. He did not feature against South Korea or ****** an, however, and has not returned to the senior squad since.
He turns 20 on December 1st, 2026.
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#banks #year

Mykhailo Mudryk joined Chelsea from Shakhtar Donetsk in 2023 for an initial £61m, having attracted interest from clubs across Europe including ******* nal.
After impressing in the Champions League with Shakhtar in the first half of 2022-23, Mudryk needed time to adapt to a new country and league.
He had to wait until October 2023 for his first Chelsea goal, and he ended his first full campaign at Stamford Bridge with seven goals and four ******* ists.
By the start of 2024-25, Graham Potter - who signed Mudryk - had been succeeded first by Frank Lampard, then Mauricio Pochettino and finally Enzo Maresca.
Mudryk struggled for Premier League starts in the first months of Maresca's tenure, but he was making an impact in the Conference League when he underwent an out-of-competition test on international duty with Ukraine in October 2024.

#first #mykhailo #donetsk #Europe

good morning everyone – Isn't it good to have football back?
One of the questions I've been asking myself today is, "How did I not know Marcus Edwards plays for Burnley?", which is quickly followed by, "Have I been living under a rock?"
These are the kinds of questions you ask yourself when you watch the EFL Championship. The Clarets were relegated last year to the second tier, where their season has not gotten off to a good start. They lost 1-3 to West Brom in the second match. Usually you'd expect Burnley to make another automatics charge, but this feels different.
What I noticed watching the WBA-Burnley match on Sunday was one Marcus Edwards. The former Tottenham Hotspur starlet is in his first full season with the club after being loaned there in February by Sporting CP.
He's had a very odd career. Mauricio Pochettino compared him to Lionel Messi (that didn't pan out).

#second #match #isn 't

MLS All-Star winger and U.S. Under-23 international Zavier Gozo has officially joined Premier League side Crystal Palace on a five-year deal.
The 19-year-old joins from MLS club Real Salt Lake, where the Utah native had been a part of their program since 2021.
Having made his MLS debut back in October 2023, it wasn't until last season that he became a regular for the first team, scoring four goals and providing three ****** ists in 32 games across all competitions. Gozo's performances led some to speculate he could be a surprise inclusion in Mauricio Pochettino's FIFA World Cup roster, although as things stand, he is yet to make his senior international debut.
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#league

For much of the past year, the story of American starlet Zavier Gozo has been one of realizing potential – even in failure. Speaking with the Guardian the day after he and Real Salt Lake teammate Diego Luna learned they wouldn't be on Mauricio Pochettino's squad for this summer's World Cup, the 19-year-old Gozo admitted the rejection made him realize how close he'd gotten to earning a spot.
"I thought I would be less disappointed than I was," Gozo said in May. "Obviously, it wasn't like I was supposed to go. I feel like I was disappointed, but I also think it just gave me so much more motivation to be able to make the first team, whenever that is."
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If it works out well, Gozo's move to Crystal Palace could see that happen sooner than many would have anticipated a year ago. The Premier League club finalized the transfer of Gozo from Real Salt Lake on Tuesday in a five-year deal. The agreement is reportedly worth around $15m (£11m).
The move follows one of the most rapid ascents of any American men's prospect in recent memory.

#american #much #like

Gio Reyna has a new home.
The United States international has spent most of his career in Germany, surging onto the scene as a Borussia Dortmund prospect and most recently suiting up for Borussia Mönchengladbach.
Now, he is headed for France, joining RC Strasbourg on a contract that will take him through the 2031 season.
While still only 23, Reyna has appeared in each of the last two World Cup tournaments for the United States – though his lack of minutes in the 2022 tournament became a controversial moment after conversations between Reyna's parents – former U.S. internationals Claudio and Danielle Reyna – and then-U.S. manager Gregg Berhalter were made public.
Reyna was included on Mauricio Pochettino's roster for the 2026 tournament and was able to make the mildly surprising decision pay off, scoring with the outside of his foot to put the cherry on top of the United States' 4-1 win over Paraguay in the opening match.

#states #germany

ATLANTA (AP) — The U.S. men's national team will kick off the next World Cup cycle with four matches over 11 days on home soil.
The friendlies include games against Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada in U.S. cities that didn't host World Cup action this summer.
The Americans will face Peru on Sept. 26 at Inter.co Stadium in Orlando, Florida. Three days later, they will host Chile at Energizer Park in St. Louis. The US-Mexico rivalry resumes Oct. 3 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. And the finale against Canada follows three days later at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota.
All four matches will be broadcast on TNT, HBO Max, Telemundo, Universo and Peacock.
The games come on the heels of the U.S. team's run to the round of 16 at the World Cup. They also will serve as the first action since U.S. head coach Mauricio Pochettino agreed to a new deal that puts him under contract through 2030.

#stadium #three #four

Having tested the waters of managerial free agency, Mauricio Pochettino has decided to dive back into the world of international soccer, signing a new four-year deal to remain head coach of the U.S. Men's National Team.
His role since September 2024, Pochettino had little time to prepare his side for a home FIFA World Cup this summer. Ultimately, his team played some scintillating soccer at times as they won their group and their first knockout stage game since 2002, before being humbled in the Round of 16 by Belgium as they waved farewell to hopes of reaching their first quarterfinal in 24 years.
Pochettino's initial contract expired following the World Cup, leaving his future, and that of the USMNT, in the air in recent weeks. However, on Monday, U.S. Soccer announced that the Argentine had returned to guide the USMNT through this next World Cup cycle, which will culminate with the tournament in Morocco, Spain, and Portugal - should they qualify.
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#pochettino #since #first #mauricio

Mauricio Pochettino has agreed a new four-year contract as head coach of the United States men's team.
The former Tottenham and Chelsea boss has been in charge of the US since September 2024 and led the side to the last 16 at the recent World Cup on home soil.
Pochettino said on ussoccer.com: "Working together with US Soccer over the past two years, it has become clear to us that there is tremendous potential to make the men's national team programme even stronger.
"The passion we experienced from the fans throughout the World Cup only strengthened our belief in what is possible here."
The US began the World Cup impressively with victories over Paraguay and Australia but their performances were overshadowed by the furore surrounding Folarin Balogun's red card and subsequent suspended ban, while their campaign ended in hugely disappointing fashion when they were beaten 4-1 by Belgium.

#pochettino #mauricio #TOTTENHAM

Mauricio Pochettino has agreed a new four-year contract as head coach of the United States men's team.
The former Tottenham and Chelsea boss has been in charge of the US since September 2024 and led the side to the last 16 at the recent World Cup on home soil.
Pochettino said on ussoccer.com: "Working together with US Soccer over the past two years, it has become clear to us that there is tremendous potential to make the men's national team programme even stronger.
"The passion we experienced from the fans throughout the World Cup only strengthened our belief in what is possible here."

#mauricio #states #september #working

Mauricio Pochettino has signed a new contract with the United States national team until 2030.
The former Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea manager led his team to the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup which was hosted in North America with Belgium eventually eliminating the hosts after a 4-1 victory.
However, performances were much improved from the US who have now tied down their manager until the 2030 World Cup.
"Working together with U.S. Soccer over the past two years, it has become clear to us that there is tremendous potential to make the Men's National Team program even stronger," Pochettino said after signing his new deal.
"The passion we experienced from the fans throughout the World Cup only strengthened our belief in what is possible here.

#until #manager #mauricio #united

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Mauricio Pochettino is staying with the U.S. soccer team, agreeing Monday to a four-year contract to coach the Americans through the 2030 World Cup.
A 54-year-old who took over in October 2024, Pochettino led the U.S. to the World Cup round of 16, where the tournament co-hosts were eliminated with a 4-1 loss to Belgium.
Still, he helped the seeded U.S. to a pair of firsts in the expanded 48-nation tournament, clinching advancement from the group stage with a game to spare and winning three games in a single World Cup.
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#pochettino #year #tournament #mauricio

Mauricio Pochettino has unfinished business with the U.S. men's national team.
Pochettino has signed a new, four-year contract with U.S. Soccer, the federation announced Monday, Aug. 3. This will be his first full World Cup cycle with the USMNT, having taken over the team less than two year's before this summer's tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
"It's a great opportunity because the potential is there," Pochettino said during a small roundtable with reporters before his new deal was announced.
"We were so close. That gap with the best teams in the world is not so big," Pochettino said. "To reduce that gap, I think it's possible. I think it's possible because we have the talent, we have the organization."

#announced #think #Soccer #usmnt

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We asked for your views on Matthias Jaissle's expected appointment as Newcastle United boss, following Thursday's news of Eddie Howe being set to depart.
Here are some of your comments:
Matthew: Jaissle seems a very competent, up and coming manager but we need a proven Premier League manager who can continue what Eddie was doing. The board need to be speaking to Mauricio Pochettino.
Rob: Absolutely not the right choice. I'm still in shock that Eddie Howe left but for our replacement to be a manager who has worked in the Danish, Saudi and Austrian leagues doesn't exactly fill me with hope. I would have preferred more of an experienced manager but, to be honest, I don't blame Eddie for leaving. We lost our three best players and got humbled by Bristol. Good luck.

#manager #newcastle #here

Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly close to agreeing a new contract to coach the United States men's national team, and that's good enough reason for us to dig into the "what's next" for the USMNT under the ex-Spurs and Chelsea boss.
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Pochettino could become the first USMNT coach to work consecutive World Cups since Bruce Arena, and he'll have the opportunity to lead the team through qualifying, a Gold Cup, and likely the 2028 Copa America in the United States.
And so Pochettino will look to have the team better prepared to show up against elite competition the next time a Belgium-level opponent is across the pitch in a tournament game.
Pochettino found plenty of success with a back three during the last year with the USMNT, but fullbacks Alex Freeman or Joe Scally were often slid into that back three.

#united

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The United States men achieved a respectable but not exceptional result at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, eliminated in the Round of 16 at the hands of Belgium as they were pummeled 4-1 in Seattle.
At the tournament on home soil, the group was led by Mauricio Pochettino, whose coaching experience and leadership were expected to help elevate the profile of the USMNT throughout his time in charge, and he was paid handsomely for such talents.
While it didn't quite translate to tangible growth at the World Cup, the USMNT has still made strides under Pochettino from a federation standpoint.
It now appears likely that U.S. Soccer has convinced Pochettino to stay long-term, warding off interest from the club level and other national teams to keep him around as the focus turns to the next four-year cycle, finishing with the 2030 FIFA World Cup in Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.

#usmnt #fifa #preferred #source

After leading the United States men's national team to its best World Cup finish in two decades, Mauricio Pochettino is likely sticking around to finish what he started. The USMNT head coach is "close" to finalizing a deal with the USMNT that would keep him under contract through the 2030 World Cup, according to The Athletic.
Financial terms of the deal — which has not been finalized just yet — are not known at this time.
Pochettino had been reportedly offered a four-year extension partway through a 2026 World Cup run during which the team won their group, scored more goals than they had in any previous tournament and picked up their first knockout win in 24 years. Pochettino's current contract was set to expire now that this summer's tournament is over.
Pochettino was hired by the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) in 2024 to take over after two failed Gregg Berhalter stints. Typically, federations try to hire international managers for a full World Cup cycle, which is every four years. But USSF's choice to re-hire (and later re-fire) Berhalter shortened the window by the time the federation landed on Pochettino to take over.
Still, in just two years, Pochettino was able to build one of the strongest U.S. squads in decades, capitalizing on the talent currently in the U.S. roster pool and putting unlikely players in the position to thrive. Though Pochettino did his best to downplay the USMNT's chances, hopes sailed high for the team coming out of the group stage.

#finish

Wednesday's World Cup semifinal game between England and Argentina carries plenty of drama. On the field and off.
Via the London Times, a meeting of FIFA, the FBI, and the Atlanta police department has resulted in a determination that it will be the "highest risk" game of the entire tournament.
There's a history between the teams — and the countries. Per the report, the Falklands War of 1982 continues to be a sticking point, 44 years later.
The FIFA ticketing policy will result in the fans being intermingled throughout much of Mercedes-Benz Stadium. However, official ticket allocations for the two teams will be at opposite ends of the stadium, with each group having its own entrance in order to limit the possibility of incidents.
The two teams last faced each other in a 2005 "friendly." Three years earlier, England beat Argentina on a penalty kick by David Beckham. (The attempt was the result of a foul committed by Mauricio Pochettino, the current coach of the U.S. team.)

The United States men's national team were embarrassed in their 4-1 World Cup quarter-final defeat to Belgium.
Mauricio Pochettino's side won three games at the tournament, more than any other US World Cup team, but many believe it was all for nothing.
Having beaten Paraguay, Australia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, the USMNT were thrashed by the first top 20 team they faced.
It was a disappointing end to an exciting World Cup campaign, which left many American supporters feeling dejected.
Dave Portnoy had already been one of the biggest critics of the USMNT following their World Cup exit, but he has just taken his criticism to another level.

US Soccer has offered Mauricio Pochettino a contract extension through the 2030 World Cup cycle, according to reports from The Athletic. The offer was made before the current World Cup began, with negotiations ongoing for several months. Both parties have agreed to finalize discussions after the tournament concludes.
If Pochettino signs the extension and coaches through 2030, he would become the longest-tenured US men's coach since Bruce Arena's 1998-2006 stint. This represents a fundamental departure from US Soccer's recent approach of hiring coaches for single World Cup cycles.
The federation's willingness to commit before seeing World Cup results signals confidence in Pochettino's process over outcomes. Under his leadership, the US won Group D at the 2026 World Cup, only the third time the team has won its group at the tournament. The team won consecutive World Cup matches for the first time since 1930.
Pochettino has established a clear tactical framework: a 3-2-5 shape in possession and a 4-4-2 defensive block. This aggressive approach defines the team's tactical identity—when they have the ball, there are defined ideas to make opponents uncomfortable, and without it, there's a quick, unrelenting press to regain possession.
The system has evolved from an initial 3-2-5 build-up structure to a more flexible 2-3-5 formation, allowing both fullbacks to push high and wide. This adaptation demonstrates Pochettino's ability to adjust his system to maximize the specific profiles of American players, particularly the pace of Antonee Robinson and Timothy Weah.

U.S. Soccer named Steve Cherundolo as Olympic team coach Wednesday, tasking the former LAFC boss with developing the under-23s ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games. The appointment completes a restructured youth system designed to create a pipeline to Mauricio Pochettino's senior team.
Cherundolo joins a coaching structure that now includes Pochettino with the senior team, Rob Valentino at U-20, and Alex Aldaz at U-17. Each will play a specific developmental role, but Cherundolo's position could prove most critical — bridging the gap between youth categories and the full national team.
While LA 2028 provides the immediate target, Cherundolo's hiring signals broader ambitions. The generation competing at the 2026 World Cup already represents the most talented in U.S. history, with another promising crop emerging through the U-17, U-20, and U-23 ranks.
The Olympic team becomes the crucial connector — a finishing school where prospects make the final leap to senior level. If Cherundolo can establish a consistent playing identity across age groups while managing that transition, his influence could extend far beyond a single Olympic cycle.
Cherundolo's appointment inevitably sparks speculation about succession planning. Pochettino's future beyond 2026 remains uncertain, and any departure would trigger an immediate search for replacements. But positioning Cherundolo as the heir apparent now would be premature and potentially counterproductive.

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Mauricio Pochettino has broken his post-World Cup silence with a reflective Instagram message that has done little to quiet the growing storm surrounding his USMNT future.
The USMNT entered this home World Cup carrying the suffocating weight of a nation's expectations, only to crash out in a manner that no one anticipated.
After plenty of hype following the win over Paraguay, the defeat to Belgium has left American soccer looking less like a rising superpower and more like a total mess.
Ultimately, things fall on Mauricio Pochettino as the USMNT manager, but players like Christian Pulisic have taken a lot of criticism for their performances at the tournament.
But now the important thing is focusing on the future of U.S. Soccer, which starts with Pochettino's future ahead of the Concacaf Nations League.

All eyes on Mauricio Pochettino as we await his decision on his future with U.S. Soccer.
Mauricio Pochettino accepted responsibility for the USMNT's 4–1 World Cup destruction by Belgium, basically admitting the team collectively overslept their alarm.
After a tournament of legal drama and Donald Trump-driven referee beefs, Poch's tactical masterplan for the Round of 16 apparently evaporated into "just wasn't our day."
He's currently stuck in an awkward phase: surviving a 4–1 World Cup thrashing only to sit through mandatory chats about the future. While U.S. Soccer schedules polite talks to figure out what happened, there seems to be an inkling that he just really misses the daily European club grind.
Mauricio Pochettino's future is up in the air now, as he's technically no longer the USMNT manager with them now out of the competition.

England's epic encounter against Mexico in the round of 16 at the World Cup 2026 drew more of an audience in the United States then the country's own last-16 tie against Belgium.
The US's game was aired on Monday and saw Belgium sweep past Mauricio Pochettino's men 4-1 with the build-up to the clash being dominated by Donald Trump's intervention with Fifa over rescinding a red card ban for striker Folarin Balogun.
That game was watched by 42m people across Fox, Telemundo, and Peacock according to NBC Sports with the viewership for England victory at the Azteca peaking at close to 45m viewers on Sunday evening.
The total figures for the Three Lions' game come from 23.1m watching on Telemundo and Peacock, and 21.742m watching on Fox for a total of 44.842m.
Though the viewing numbers are great a caveat must be made over the two featured matches. England are one of the most popular nations to follow, outside of their own team, for US nationals and their encounter with Mexico is being described as a World Cup classic, such was the incredible nature of their victory.

The U.S. Soccer Federation are in limbo after the climax of the 2026 World Cup, with Mauricio Pochettino still undecided on his future.
There was always going to be difficulties involving Mauricio Pochettino’s future after the 2026 World Cup, as clubs from Europe wait patiently.
However, the manner in which the USMNT exited the tournament has made things even more uncomfortable, as Pochettino has to weigh up whether he can take them forward.
A 4-1 loss to Belgium was blown up by the fact that Donald Trump got involved in rescinding Folarin Balogun’s red card. And this has actually ended up doing more damage than good.
After such involvement and the Argentine’s name being used in the same sentence, it’s not just the football side of things that will be playing on his mind.

The USMNT’s World Cup dream has finally come to an end and has caused serious debate over the future of US soccer.
Making it through to the last 16 was an achievement for the USMNT, but they met their match when they came up against Belgium in Seattle.
Mauricio Pochettino’s team were torn apart by Rudi Garcia’s men following the debacle surrounding Folrain Balogun’s lifted suspension.
Some are making the argument that the USMNT exited the tournament at the first time of playing a team of any real quality.
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Mayor of New York City Zohran Mamdani has played a huge role in securing affordable World Cup tickets for people in his city.
The 34-year-old is a huge soccer fan and has shown his knowledge of the game throughout his time as mayor.
Bringing the World Cup to the United States has certainly brought many positives, with the USMNT gaining a lot of new fans following their solid efforts in the tournament.
Mauricio Pochettino’s side were eliminated on Monday at the hands of Belgium.
Although the positives have massively outweighed the negatives, Mamdani has admitted that there is one thing he really has not enjoyed about this summer’s World Cup.

SEATTLE — Four summers from now, **** uming qualification will not trip it up, the U.S. will enter the centennial World Cup spread across six countries on two continents seeking to take that elusive next step.
Following Monday’s humbling elimination in the Round of 16 by Belgium — the fifth loss in six tries since 1994 they’ve departed at that point — the Americans will catch their breath and begin pivoting to the 2030 competition in Portugal, Spain, Morocco, Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay.
Where things stand …
The general consensus was Mauricio Pochettino would return to the European club scene as soon as the World Cup ended. On a 20-month contract after Gregg Berhalter’s ouster, the 54-year-old Argentine was seen as a high-cost mercenary entrusted to prepare the U.S. for a home World Cup. Nothing more.
Summer is prime hiring season and, with a long playing and coaching background in Europe and homes in London and Barcelona, Pochettino figured to head back across the Atlantic.