Feed MRSS-S mauricio_pochettino_trossero_a, en.as.com en https://en.as.com Sat, 02 May 2026 12:31:13 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/christian-pulisics-goal-scoring-drought-dates-back-to-2024-did-he-jinx-himself-with-his-viral-trump-dance-celebration-f202605-n/ Sat, 02 May 2026 12:31:13 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/christian-pulisics-goal-scoring-drought-dates-back-to-2024-did-he-jinx-himself-with-his-viral-trump-dance-celebration-f202605-n/ William Allen Ahead of the World Cup, doubts surround a USMNT team whose star player, Christian Pulisic, is in alarmingly poor scoring form. Ahead of the World Cup, doubts surround a USMNT team whose star player, Christian Pulisic, is in alarmingly poor scoring form. Christian Pulisic Mauricio Pochettino Donald Trump Celebraciones Selección Fútbol Estados Unidos Megan Rapinoe Tim Howard Mundial 2026 Mundial fútbol Fútbol PULISIC says this is THE BEST USMNT TEAM EVER ahead of 2026 WORLD CUP PULISIC says this is THE BEST USMNT TEAM EVER ahead of 2026 WORLD CUP PULISIC says this is THE BEST USMNT TEAM EVER ahead of 2026 WORLD CUP <p>Star forward <a href="https://en.as.com/news/christian-mate-pulisic/" target="_blank" rel="" title="https://en.as.com/news/christian-mate-pulisic/"><b>Christian Pulisic</b></a><b> heads into this summer’s World Cup on an 18-month-long goal drought </b>for the U.S. men’s national team (USMNT), having again drawn a blank as <a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/us-against-the-world-trailer-and-release-date-how-to-watch-the-hbo-documentary-about-the-usmnt-f202605-n/" target="_blank" rel="" title="https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/us-against-the-world-trailer-and-release-date-how-to-watch-the-hbo-documentary-about-the-usmnt-f202605-n/">Mauricio Pochettino’s side</a> endured a disappointing March international window. </p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/christian-pulisics-goal-scoring-drought-dates-back-to-2024-did-he-jinx-himself-with-his-viral-trump-dance-celebration-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/these-are-the-real-madrid-coaching-candidates-at-the-2026-world-cup-f202605-n/ Sat, 02 May 2026 05:56:18 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/these-are-the-real-madrid-coaching-candidates-at-the-2026-world-cup-f202605-n/ Carlos Forjanes,William Allen As Real Madrid prepares for a potential change of head coach, there will be multiple options on show at this summer’s World Cup. As Real Madrid prepares for a potential change of head coach, there will be multiple options on show at this summer’s World Cup. Real Madrid Fútbol LaLiga EA Sports Mauricio Pochettino Didier Deschamps Lionel Scaloni Mundial fútbol Mundial 2026 José Mourinho Massimiliano Allegri Mourinho linked with Madrid x AS USA Mourinho linked with Madrid x AS USA Mourinho linked with Madrid x AS USA <p>The market for elite coaches and players is no longer as tightly linked to World Cup performance as it once was - but this summer’s event could prove an exception. <b>And </b><a href="https://en.as.com/news/real-madrid/" target="_blank" rel="" title="https://en.as.com/news/real-madrid/"><b>Real Madrid</b></a><b> sits right at the center of it</b>.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/these-are-the-real-madrid-coaching-candidates-at-the-2026-world-cup-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/mauricio-pochettino-usmnt-coach-on-womens-soccer-in-the-us-they-are-ahead-of-us-in-america-f202605-n/ Fri, 01 May 2026 20:05:39 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/mauricio-pochettino-usmnt-coach-on-womens-soccer-in-the-us-they-are-ahead-of-us-in-america-f202605-n/ Roddy Cons Pochettino says the USWNT sets the global standard, but believes a cultural gap still holds the USMNT back from elite success. Pochettino says the USWNT sets the global standard, but believes a cultural gap still holds the USMNT back from elite success. Fútbol Mundial fútbol Selección Fútbol Estados Unidos Mauricio Pochettino Mundial 2026 JARED C. TILTON (Getty Images via AFP) Mauricio Pochettino, USMNT coach, on women’s soccer in the U.S.: “They are ahead of us in America” Pochettino says the USWNT sets the global standard, but believes a cultural gap still holds the USMNT back from elite success. Pochettino says the USWNT sets the global standard, but believes a cultural gap still holds the USMNT back from elite success. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/3NW7QES5SVNJLEJZSDFR75EOXM.jpg?auth=f19e015203ee3dd209d0820aa31be174c80ca96dc46b57d6a6449b25d8848415" width="5393" height="3595" alt="Pochettino says the USWNT sets the global standard, but believes a cultural gap still holds the USMNT back from elite success."></img><p>As <b>one of the three co-hosts of the 2026 World Cup</b>, the<b> </b><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/us-against-the-world-trailer-and-release-date-how-to-watch-the-hbo-documentary-about-the-usmnt-f202605-n/" target="_self" rel="" title="https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/us-against-the-world-trailer-and-release-date-how-to-watch-the-hbo-documentary-about-the-usmnt-f202605-n/"><b>United States Men’s National Team</b></a><b> is under pressure</b> to deliver on home soil.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/mauricio-pochettino-usmnt-coach-on-womens-soccer-in-the-us-they-are-ahead-of-us-in-america-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/us-against-the-world-trailer-and-release-date-how-to-watch-the-hbo-documentary-about-the-usmnt-f202605-n/ Fri, 01 May 2026 15:16:05 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/us-against-the-world-trailer-and-release-date-how-to-watch-the-hbo-documentary-about-the-usmnt-f202605-n/ William Allen As the USMNT readies itself to co-host the men’s World Cup, a five-part series takes an “unprecedented look inside” the preparations. As the USMNT readies itself to co-host the men’s World Cup, a five-part series takes an “unprecedented look inside” the preparations. Fútbol HBO Documental Selección Fútbol Estados Unidos Mundial fútbol Mundial 2026 Mauricio Pochettino Gregg Berhalter Estados Unidos MIGUEL J. RODRIGUEZ CARRILLO (AFP) ‘U.S. Against the World’ trailer and release date: How to watch the HBO documentary about the USMNT As the USMNT readies itself to co-host the men’s World Cup, a five-part series takes an “unprecedented look inside” the preparations. As the USMNT readies itself to co-host the men’s World Cup, a five-part series takes an “unprecedented look inside” the preparations. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/THBUJDHV6JI6TGXTFEALHIDVYE.jpg?auth=f097cf7e18651a4b9770d655ce1078c461edc553ce5744cd166d257f09691352" width="5000" height="3333" alt="As the USMNT readies itself to co-host the men’s World Cup, a five-part series takes an “unprecedented look inside” the preparations."></img><p>A new HBO Max documentary <b>chronicles the </b><a href="https://en.as.com/news/seleccion-estados-unidos/" target="_blank" rel="" title="https://en.as.com/news/seleccion-estados-unidos/"><b>U.S. men’s national team’s</b></a><b> (USMNT) preparations for the 2026 World Cup</b>, as the Stars and Stripes gear up to co-host this summer’s tournament alongside Canada and Mexico.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/us-against-the-world-trailer-and-release-date-how-to-watch-the-hbo-documentary-about-the-usmnt-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/usmnt-head-coach-mauricio-pochettino-really-sad-for-former-club-tottenham-f202604-n/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:26:58 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/usmnt-head-coach-mauricio-pochettino-really-sad-for-former-club-tottenham-f202604-n/ Dane Arlauckas The World Cup is less than fifty days away, and USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino has plenty on his plate but hasn’t forgotten about his roots in Tottenham. The World Cup is less than fifty days away, and USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino has plenty on his plate but hasn’t forgotten about his roots in Tottenham. Fútbol Premier League Tottenham Hotspur Mauricio Pochettino Wolverhampton Mundial 2026 JARED C. TILTON (Getty Images via AFP) USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino “really sad” for former club Tottenham  The World Cup is less than fifty days away, and USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino has plenty on his plate but hasn’t forgotten about his roots in Tottenham. The World Cup is less than fifty days away, and USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino has plenty on his plate but hasn’t forgotten about his roots in Tottenham. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/3NW7QES5SVNJLEJZSDFR75EOXM.jpg?auth=f19e015203ee3dd209d0820aa31be174c80ca96dc46b57d6a6449b25d8848415" width="5393" height="3595" alt="The World Cup is less than fifty days away, and USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino has plenty on his plate but hasn’t forgotten about his roots in Tottenham."></img><p>The gray cloud of relegation continues to hover over <b>Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and it’s not just the fans who are fearing a catastrophic drop to the Championship.</b> One of their former managers has spoken out on the current situation in North London. </p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/usmnt-head-coach-mauricio-pochettino-really-sad-for-former-club-tottenham-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/us-soccer-hit-with-major-shake-up-as-sporting-director-matt-crocker-resigns-two-months-before-2026-world-cup-f202604-n/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:11:15 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/us-soccer-hit-with-major-shake-up-as-sporting-director-matt-crocker-resigns-two-months-before-2026-world-cup-f202604-n/ Diego Mauricio Magaña Gorostieta The US Soccer sporting president will leave his post to assume a similar role with Saudi Arabia, two months before the USMNT's debut in the World Cup. The US Soccer sporting president will leave his post to assume a similar role with Saudi Arabia, two months before the USMNT's debut in the World Cup. Selección estadounidense Mauricio Pochettino Fútbol Mundial 2026 Director deportivo Lucas Boland (USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con) US Soccer hit with major shake-up as sporting director Matt Crocker resigns two months before 2026 World Cup The US Soccer sporting president will leave his post to assume a similar role with Saudi Arabia, two months before the USMNT’s debut in the World Cup. The US Soccer sporting president will leave his post to assume a similar role with Saudi Arabia, two months before the USMNT’s debut in the World Cup. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/X3VEGKTFU4KCCVFOOOJHBEJVRI.jpg?auth=16690e6c9f54ac24d1e832b9a5b5ed4ec96c42bea08bf27fd7311c4a5d68b439" width="4071" height="2713" alt="The US Soccer sporting president will leave his post to assume a similar role with Saudi Arabia, two months before the USMNT’s debut in the World Cup. "></img><p>Just two months before the <b>U.S. Men’s National Team </b>kicks off its <b>2026 World Cup campaign</b>, <b>U.S. Soccer </b>was rocked by a major front‑office shake‑up. Sporting director <b>Matt Crocker has stepped down</b> effective immediately to take a similar role with the <b>Saudi Arabian Football Federation</b>, the federation confirmed Tuesday.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/us-soccer-hit-with-major-shake-up-as-sporting-director-matt-crocker-resigns-two-months-before-2026-world-cup-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/new-blow-for-the-usmnt-and-mauricio-pochettino-ahead-of-the-world-cup-another-key-player-injured-f202604-n/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:49:02 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/new-blow-for-the-usmnt-and-mauricio-pochettino-ahead-of-the-world-cup-another-key-player-injured-f202604-n/ Diego Mauricio Magaña Gorostieta,Calum Roche The United States forward suffered a major injury while playing for Derby County, putting his place at the World Cup at risk. The United States forward suffered a major injury while playing for Derby County, putting his place at the World Cup at risk. Mauricio Pochettino Selección Fútbol Estados Unidos Mundial fútbol Mundial 2026 FIFA Mauricio Pochettino: “Bélgica y Portugal tienen jugadores en el top 100, nosotros no” Mauricio Pochettino: “Bélgica y Portugal tienen jugadores en el top 100, nosotros no” Mauricio Pochettino: “Bélgica y Portugal tienen jugadores en el top 100, nosotros no” <p><b>The race for a place on the United States’ final 2026 World Cup roster is starting to tighten, </b>and Mauricio Pochettino continues to weigh the decisions he will make next month, especially after the recent international window, which left the Argentine coach and his staff with some important conclusions.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/new-blow-for-the-usmnt-and-mauricio-pochettino-ahead-of-the-world-cup-another-key-player-injured-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/videos/pochettino-remains-positive-despite-poor-performances-f202604-v/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:25:50 GMT https://en.as.com/videos/pochettino-remains-positive-despite-poor-performances-f202604-v/ Joe Brennan Pochettino has two losses from two World Cup preparation games, but you wouldn’t think so if you spoke to him. Pochettino has two losses from two World Cup preparation games, but you wouldn’t think so if you spoke to him. Mauricio Pochettino Selección Fútbol Estados Unidos Mundial 2026 USMNT: poor performances, positive message x AS USA USMNT: poor performances, positive message x AS USA USMNT: poor performances, positive message x AS USA <p>A couple of league titles as a player, along with two Copas del Rey and an Intertoto Cup. Then there’s a <b>Ligue 1 title, a French Cup, and a Champions League runners-up medal</b> as a manager.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/videos/pochettino-remains-positive-despite-poor-performances-f202604-v/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/herculez-gomez-doesnt-hold-back-on-mauricio-pochettino-and-the-usmnt-it-feels-like-four-years-were-wasted-f202604-n/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:31:44 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/herculez-gomez-doesnt-hold-back-on-mauricio-pochettino-and-the-usmnt-it-feels-like-four-years-were-wasted-f202604-n/ Roddy Cons The United States’ preparations for World Cup 2026 have started poorly, with disappointing performances in defeats to Belgium and Portugal. The United States’ preparations for World Cup 2026 have started poorly, with disappointing performances in defeats to Belgium and Portugal. Fútbol Mundial fútbol Mundial 2026 FIFA Selección Fútbol Estados Unidos Mauricio Pochettino KEVIN C. COX (Getty Images via AFP) Herculez Gomez doesn’t hold back on Mauricio Pochettino and the USMNT: “It feels like four years were wasted” Despite defeats to Belgium and Portugal, the USMNT coach insisted that he is “very positive” about the outlook. Despite defeats to Belgium and Portugal, the USMNT coach insisted that he is “very positive” about the outlook. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/EH3AYFEBFFM4VDN7DVZXCZBZYU.jpg?auth=a9635932096d912207bb839d61c2d8b68fe868a2740cdfce2f8bf52b346da682" width="4492" height="2995" alt="Despite defeats to Belgium and Portugal, the USMNT coach insisted that he is “very positive” about the outlook."></img><p><b>Hercules Gomez</b> <a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/hercules-gomez-former-usmnt-player-doesnt-hold-back-on-tim-ream-defensively-hes-a-liability-f202603-n/" target="_self" rel="" title="https://en.as.com/soccer/hercules-gomez-former-usmnt-player-doesnt-hold-back-on-tim-ream-defensively-hes-a-liability-f202603-n/">took aim at USMNT captain Tim Ream</a> after the Stars and Stripes were thrashed by Belgium on Saturday, and now it is <b>head coach Mauricio Pochettino who finds himself in the firing line</b> after Tuesday’s loss to Portugal.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/herculez-gomez-doesnt-hold-back-on-mauricio-pochettino-and-the-usmnt-it-feels-like-four-years-were-wasted-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/mauricio-pochettino-taking-the-positives-from-march-losses-f202604-n/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 02:49:03 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/mauricio-pochettino-taking-the-positives-from-march-losses-f202604-n/ William Gittins Despite defeats to Belgium and Portugal, the USMNT coach insisted that he is “very positive” about the outlook. Despite defeats to Belgium and Portugal, the USMNT coach insisted that he is “very positive” about the outlook. Mauricio Pochettino Selección Fútbol Estados Unidos Fútbol Mundial 2026 KEVIN C. COX (Getty Images via AFP) Mauricio Pochettino taking the positives from March losses Despite defeats to Belgium and Portugal, the USMNT coach insisted that he is “very positive” about the outlook. Despite defeats to Belgium and Portugal, the USMNT coach insisted that he is “very positive” about the outlook. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/EH3AYFEBFFM4VDN7DVZXCZBZYU.jpg?auth=a9635932096d912207bb839d61c2d8b68fe868a2740cdfce2f8bf52b346da682" width="4492" height="2995" alt="Despite defeats to Belgium and Portugal, the USMNT coach insisted that he is “very positive” about the outlook."></img><p>USMNT head coach <b>Mauricio Pochettino</b> sought to take the positives from a difficult March international break, reflecting on two defeats to Top 10 nations on home soil. Speaking after a <a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/usmnt-player-ratings-vs-portugal-back-to-back-losses-for-usa-f202604-n/" target="_self" rel="" title="https://en.as.com/soccer/usmnt-player-ratings-vs-portugal-back-to-back-losses-for-usa-f202604-n/">2-0 loss to Portugal</a> on Tuesday, Pochettino insisted that “this camp is very positive.”</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/mauricio-pochettino-taking-the-positives-from-march-losses-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/usmnt-player-ratings-vs-portugal-back-to-back-losses-for-usa-f202604-n/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 01:20:05 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/usmnt-player-ratings-vs-portugal-back-to-back-losses-for-usa-f202604-n/ William Gittins Goals from Francisco Trincão and João Felix gave Roberto Martinez’ side a comfortable win over the United States. Goals from Francisco Trincão and João Felix gave Roberto Martinez’ side a comfortable win over the United States. Mauricio Pochettino Selección Fútbol Estados Unidos Fútbol Selección Fútbol Portugal ERIK S. LESSER (EFE) USMNT player ratings vs Portugal USMNT player ratings vs Portugal USMNT player ratings vs Portugal <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/WKEA7GDWSZL3VLDUC5SXPDA6QQ.jpg?auth=c8a598bf4b317a0ab59a2c1960fc806329b7e090b8d7a099ba4c2ad22b7d5ebe" width="2652" height="1768" alt="USMNT player ratings vs Portugal"></img><p>The March international break, a key staging post in the road to World Cup 2026, ended in disappointment for <b>USMNT</b>. Mauricio Pochettino’s side fell to a 2-0 loss against Portugal on Tuesday night, a second straight defeat for the US. </p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/usmnt-player-ratings-vs-portugal-back-to-back-losses-for-usa-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/portugal-vs-usa-live-online-stats-score-goals-and-highlights-international-friendly-f202603-d/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 01:43:05 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/portugal-vs-usa-live-online-stats-score-goals-and-highlights-international-friendly-f202603-d/ Dane Arlauckas The United States failed to rebound after the loss to Belgium, losing 2-0 to a Portugal side that looked a class above Mauricio Pochettino’s men. The United States failed to rebound after the loss to Belgium, losing 2-0 to a Portugal side that looked a class above Mauricio Pochettino’s men. Fútbol Estados Unidos Portugal Christian Pulisic Mauricio Pochettino Weston McKennie Dale Zanine (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Portugal 2 vs 0 USA live online: stats, score, goals and highlights Trincao scores to put POR ahead| International Friendly The United States failed to rebound after the loss to Belgium, losing 2-0 to a Portugal side that looked a class above Mauricio Pochettino’s men. The United States failed to rebound after the loss to Belgium, losing 2-0 to a Portugal side that looked a class above Mauricio Pochettino’s men. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/IUIOUV3AUVITLGJKAYNWALFELM.jpg?auth=fa3b8e4202fc5fba8901a7c169e1657b3401fcba95a84ba365dac31a17d6c7d0" width="6000" height="4000" alt="The United States failed to rebound after the loss to Belgium, losing 2-0 to a Portugal side that looked a class above Mauricio Pochettino’s men."></img><p><i>Get closer to the game! 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Atletico Madrid midfielder Johnny Cardoso has left the US camp due to injury but Crystal Palace defender Chris Richards is set to return. Selección Fútbol Estados Unidos Fútbol Mauricio Pochettino Selección Fútbol Portugal Christian Pulisic X @USMNT USMNT predicted team vs Portugal: Mauricio Pochettino looks to bounce back from Belgium loss Atletico Madrid midfielder Johnny Cardoso has left the US camp due to injury but Crystal Palace defender Chris Richards is set to return. Atletico Madrid midfielder Johnny Cardoso has left the US camp due to injury but Crystal Palace defender Chris Richards is set to return. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/4XURDZ2HIVF43BBKTBIBBRVXBQ.jpeg?auth=09a26a4255f89e91bd89a48e907afb4e53c22c5cc2fa96e93a5b4bf8208aaa5c" width="4096" height="2731" alt="Atletico Madrid midfielder Johnny Cardoso has left the US camp due to injury but Crystal Palace defender Chris Richards is set to return."></img><p>Three days on from a chastening <a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/united-states-given-world-cup-wake-up-by-red-devils-f202603-n/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" title="https://en.as.com/soccer/united-states-given-world-cup-wake-up-by-red-devils-f202603-n/">5-2 loss</a> to Belgium, <b>USMNT </b>will hope for considerable improvement when they take on <b>Portugal </b>in Atlanta on Tuesday. </p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/usmnt-predicted-team-vs-portugal-mauricio-pochettino-looks-to-bounce-back-from-belgium-loss-f202603-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/mauricio-pochettinos-future-real-madrid-tottenham-or-more-usmnt-f202603-n/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:20:57 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/mauricio-pochettinos-future-real-madrid-tottenham-or-more-usmnt-f202603-n/ William Gittins The USMNT head coach was pressed on his plans and admitted that his future is still up in the end. The USMNT head coach was pressed on his plans and admitted that his future is still up in the end. Mauricio Pochettino Fútbol Real Madrid Tottenham Hotspur Selección Fútbol Estados Unidos ERIK S. LESSER (EFE) Mauricio Pochettino’s future: Real Madrid, Tottenham... or more USMNT? The USMNT head coach was pressed on his plans and admitted that his future is still up in the end. The USMNT head coach was pressed on his plans and admitted that his future is still up in the end. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/LVOE7FFECNKWBNV4YY527EVBVY.jpg?auth=bf1d6a378c2f6c01355e501f2a8ef27054028214c9c12031acbf948783d198c8" width="4441" height="2961" alt="The USMNT head coach was pressed on his plans and admitted that his future is still up in the end."></img><p><b>Mauricio Pochettino</b> has revealed that he is open to staying on with USMNT beyond the summer. His current contract with the US Soccer Federation ends after the 2026 World Cup. </p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/mauricio-pochettinos-future-real-madrid-tottenham-or-more-usmnt-f202603-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/mauricio-pochettino-on-defensive-struggles-portugal-challenge-and-usmnt-future-f202603-n/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:01:45 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/mauricio-pochettino-on-defensive-struggles-portugal-challenge-and-usmnt-future-f202603-n/ William Gittins The US head coach is taking the positives from heavy Belgium loss but wants improvement on Tuesday. The US head coach is taking the positives from heavy Belgium loss but wants improvement on Tuesday. Selección Fútbol Estados Unidos Mauricio Pochettino Fútbol Mundial 2026 Selección Fútbol Portugal JAMIE SABAU (Getty Images via AFP) Mauricio Pochettino on defensive struggles, Portugal challenge and USMNT future The USMNT head coach was quizzed on the prospect of interest from Real Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur during his press conference. The USMNT head coach was quizzed on the prospect of interest from Real Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur during his press conference. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/GCG4262CPJIR3JKPI4YRTLXL7I.jpg?auth=3df8b7f8c8ebd8ed495bb6da1e7fe5fe46867e3225ee878fe59fe9a800561838" width="6520" height="4347" alt="The USMNT head coach was quizzed on the prospect of interest from Real Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur during his press conference."></img><p>Two days on from a heavy loss to Belgium, USMNT head coach <b>Mauricio Pochettino</b> insisted that he is taking the positives from a difficult night for his team. Speaking at a press conference in Atlanta, Pochettino said there were “positive things and things to improve” after watching back the team’s <a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/united-states-given-world-cup-wake-up-by-red-devils-f202603-n/" target="_self" rel="" title="https://en.as.com/soccer/united-states-given-world-cup-wake-up-by-red-devils-f202603-n/">5-2 loss to Belgium</a> on Saturday. </p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/mauricio-pochettino-on-defensive-struggles-portugal-challenge-and-usmnt-future-f202603-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/craig-burley-soccer-analyst-on-usmnts-expectations-i-mean-theyre-not-even-going-to-compete-properly-with-those-teams-f202603-n/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:06:56 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/craig-burley-soccer-analyst-on-usmnts-expectations-i-mean-theyre-not-even-going-to-compete-properly-with-those-teams-f202603-n/ Andy Hall The USMNT’s recent showing left a lot to be desired. Pochettino was wrong to believe the hype which has built the team up to be something it’s not. The USMNT’s recent showing left a lot to be desired. Pochettino was wrong to believe the hype which has built the team up to be something it’s not. Selección estadounidense Mundial 2026 Mauricio Pochettino ESPN Fútbol Amistosos fútbol ERIK S. LESSER (EFE) Craig Burley, soccer analyst, on USMNT’s expectations: “I mean, they’re not even going to compete properly with those teams” The USMNT’s recent showing left a lot to be desired. Pochettino was wrong to believe the hype which has built the team up to be something it’s not. The USMNT’s recent showing left a lot to be desired. Pochettino was wrong to believe the hype which has built the team up to be something it’s not. <p>The <b>USMNT and head coach Mauricio Pochettino</b> are feeling the fallout of <a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/usmnt-vs-belgium-live-online-stats-scores-and-updates-international-friendly-f202603-d/" target="_self" rel="" title="https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/usmnt-vs-belgium-live-online-stats-scores-and-updates-international-friendly-f202603-d/"><b>Saturday’s 2-5 defeat to Belgium</b></a>. It may only have been a friendly, but suffering such a scoreline with the World Cup less than 10 weeks away is a huge blow to morale. </p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/craig-burley-soccer-analyst-on-usmnts-expectations-i-mean-theyre-not-even-going-to-compete-properly-with-those-teams-f202603-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/former-star-defines-disaster-for-usmnt-at-world-cup-2026-f202603-n/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:28:05 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/former-star-defines-disaster-for-usmnt-at-world-cup-2026-f202603-n/ Calum Roche USMNT legend Kasey Keller backs Pulisic’s elite potential, talks Pochettino future and questions World Cup upside. USMNT legend Kasey Keller backs Pulisic’s elite potential, talks Pochettino future and questions World Cup upside. Fútbol Mundial fútbol Mundial 2026 FIFA Kasey Keller Selección Fútbol Estados Unidos Mauricio Pochettino Christian Pulisic Christian Pulisic after USMNT 2-5 Belgium Christian Pulisic after USMNT 2-5 Belgium Christian Pulisic after USMNT 2-5 Belgium <p><b>There is little ambiguity in how Kasey Keller views the current United States setup. </b>The progress is real, the expectations are higher, and the margin for error is shrinking fast. Speaking in a wide-ranging interview, Keller touched on everything from Mauricio Pochettino’s future to the role of Christian Pulisic and the unpredictable nature of a home World Cup.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/former-star-defines-disaster-for-usmnt-at-world-cup-2026-f202603-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/mauricio-pochettino-post-match-reaction-after-us-national-team-get-thumped-by-belgium-f202603-n/ Sun, 29 Mar 2026 00:19:09 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/mauricio-pochettino-post-match-reaction-after-us-national-team-get-thumped-by-belgium-f202603-n/ Dane Arlauckas The US national team was served a severe warning by Belgium on Saturday night in their 5-2 loss to Belgium just a couple months before the World Cup starts. The US national team was served a severe warning by Belgium on Saturday night in their 5-2 loss to Belgium just a couple months before the World Cup starts. Fútbol Mundial 2026 Mauricio Pochettino Doku Johnny Cardoso Atlético de Madrid JARED C. TILTON (Getty Images via AFP) Mauricio Pochettino post match reaction after US national team get thumped by Belgium The US national team was served a severe warning by Belgium on Saturday night in their 5-2 loss to Belgium just a couple months before the World Cup starts. The US national team was served a severe warning by Belgium on Saturday night in their 5-2 loss to Belgium just a couple months before the World Cup starts. <p>The US national team was serve as a warning before the World Cup this summer. <b>Mauricio Pochetinno’s team have a long list of things they need to sort before the tournament kicks off in North America in mid June. </b></p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/mauricio-pochettino-post-match-reaction-after-us-national-team-get-thumped-by-belgium-f202603-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/united-states-given-world-cup-wake-up-by-red-devils-f202603-n/ Sat, 28 Mar 2026 22:12:43 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/united-states-given-world-cup-wake-up-by-red-devils-f202603-n/ William Gittins Expectations were high ahead of the international friendly but hopes were dashed by a superior Belgium side. Expectations were high ahead of the international friendly but hopes were dashed by a superior Belgium side. Selección Fútbol Estados Unidos Selección Fútbol Bélgica Fútbol Christian Pulisic Mauricio Pochettino KEVIN C. COX (Getty Images via AFP) USMNT given World Cup wake up | Match report Expectations were high ahead of the high-profile friendly but hopes were dashed by five-goal Belgium. Expectations were high ahead of the high-profile friendly but hopes were dashed by five-goal Belgium. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/DAI5ZHQZ3JK3FJRKLV742Y6JQM.jpg?auth=8d0369a161e89943033730e1daaa5e89982ffa58d89affa74e07a016b14422d5" width="4429" height="2953" alt="Expectations were high ahead of the high-profile friendly but hopes were dashed by five-goal Belgium."></img><p>With little over two months to go until the start of the 2026 World Cup, the March international break had been billed as a key staging post for a <b>USMNT </b>side looking to make a mark on the world stage. A comprehensive <a href="https://x.com/BelRedDevils/status/2038007008687714672" target="_self" rel="" title="https://x.com/BelRedDevils/status/2038007008687714672">5-2 loss to Belgium</a> showed that there is still plenty of work to do for head coach Mauricio Pochettino. </p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/united-states-given-world-cup-wake-up-by-red-devils-f202603-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/this-is-pochettinos-27-man-usmnt-roster-for-friendlies-against-belgium-and-portugal-f202603-n/ Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:54:46 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/this-is-pochettinos-27-man-usmnt-roster-for-friendlies-against-belgium-and-portugal-f202603-n/ Andy Hall Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta will host both warm-up games. The players reported for duty on Sunday March 22. Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta will host both warm-up games. The players reported for duty on Sunday March 22. Selección estadounidense Mauricio Pochettino Amistosos fútbol Mundial 2026 Bélgica Selección portuguesa Cristiano Ronaldo ERIK S. LESSER (EFE) This is Pochettino’s 27-man USMNT roster for friendlies against Belgium and Portugal MARIETTA (United States), 27/03/2026.- US Men's National Team member Christian Pulisic speaks to the news media at the team's training camp in in Marietta, Georgia, USA, 27 March 2026. The USMNT will play Belgium in an international friendly soccer match in Atlanta, Georgia, 28 March 2026. (Futbol, Amistoso, Bélgica) EFE/EPA/ERIK S. LESSER MARIETTA (United States), 27/03/2026.- US Men's National Team member Christian Pulisic speaks to the news media at the team's training camp in in Marietta, Georgia, USA, 27 March 2026. The USMNT will play Belgium in an international friendly soccer match in Atlanta, Georgia, 28 March 2026. (Futbol, Amistoso, Bélgica) EFE/EPA/ERIK S. LESSER <p>The <b>USMNT </b>begin limbering up for this summer’s World Cup final with a couple of <b>friendiy games</b> against teams that will put Mauricio Pochettino’s men to the test and give the coach a clearer idea of the level his players are at. </p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/this-is-pochettinos-27-man-usmnt-roster-for-friendlies-against-belgium-and-portugal-f202603-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><h3>USMNT roster: March 2026 friendlies</h3><p><strong>Goalkeepers</strong>: Chris Brady (Chicago Fire), Roman Celentano (FC Cincinnati), Matt Freese (New York City FC), Matt Turner (New England Revolution)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Defenders</strong>: Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew), Alex Freeman (Villarreal), Mark McKenzie (Toulouse), Tim Ream (Charlotte FC), Chris Richards (Crystal Palace), Antonee Robinson (Fulham), Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati), Joe Scally (Borussia Mönchengladbach), Auston Trusty (Celtic)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Midfielders</strong>: Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps), Johnny Cardoso (Atlético Madrid), Weston McKennie (Juventus), Aidan Morris (Middlesbrough), Gio Reyna (Borussia Mönchengladbach), Cristian Roldan (Seattle Sounders), Tanner Tessmann (Olympique Lyon); Malik Tillman (Bayer Leverkusen)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Forwards</strong>: Brenden Aaronson (Leeds United); Patrick Agyemang (Derby County), Folarin Balogun (Monaco), Ricardo Pepi (PSV Eindhoven), Christian Pulisic (AC Milan), Tim Weah (Olympique Marseille).</p> https://en.as.com/soccer/mauricio-pochettino-team-usa-coach-tries-to-take-the-pressure-off-of-his-players-when-you-feel-happy-you-perform-f202603-n/ Sat, 28 Mar 2026 15:18:36 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/mauricio-pochettino-team-usa-coach-tries-to-take-the-pressure-off-of-his-players-when-you-feel-happy-you-perform-f202603-n/ Roddy Cons Pressure is building on the USMNT, but Pochettino wants his players relaxed as major World Cup tests approach. Pressure is building on the USMNT, but Pochettino wants his players relaxed as major World Cup tests approach. Fútbol Selección Fútbol Estados Unidos Mauricio Pochettino Selección Fútbol Bélgica Christian Pulisic ERIK S. LESSER (EFE) Mauricio Pochettino, Team USA coach, tries to take the pressure off of his players: “When you feel happy, you perform” Pressure is building on the USMNT, but Pochettino wants his players relaxed as major World Cup tests approach. Pressure is building on the USMNT, but Pochettino wants his players relaxed as major World Cup tests approach. <p>As one of the <b>host nations</b> for the <b>2026 World Cup</b>, the <b>USMNT have been under pressure to deliver</b> ever since their place was confirmed. That feeling has only intensified since <b>December’s draw</b>, which paired them with <b>Paraguay</b>, <b>Australia</b>, and the winner of a UEFA playoff between <b>Turkey</b> and <b>Kosovo</b>.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/mauricio-pochettino-team-usa-coach-tries-to-take-the-pressure-off-of-his-players-when-you-feel-happy-you-perform-f202603-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/what-is-the-usmnts-record-against-belgium-all-time-head-to-head-meetings-f202603-n/ Sat, 28 Mar 2026 08:42:22 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/what-is-the-usmnts-record-against-belgium-all-time-head-to-head-meetings-f202603-n/ Frida Suari,William Allen In a World Cup warm-up today, the USMNT faces Belgium - a team the Stars and Stripes have not beaten for a long time. In a World Cup warm-up today, the USMNT faces Belgium - a team the Stars and Stripes have not beaten for a long time. Selección Fútbol Estados Unidos Mauricio Pochettino Fútbol Selección Fútbol Bélgica Mundial fútbol Mundial 2026 Deportes ERIK S. LESSER (EFE) What is the USMNT’s record against Belgium? All-time head-to-head meetings In a World Cup warm-up today, the USMNT faces Belgium - a team the Stars and Stripes have not beaten for a long time. In a World Cup warm-up today, the USMNT faces Belgium - a team the Stars and Stripes have not beaten for a long time. <p>Saturday’s international action sees <b>all three hosts of the 2026 World Cup step into the spotlight</b>, with showcases against European opponents.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/what-is-the-usmnts-record-against-belgium-all-time-head-to-head-meetings-f202603-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/pochettino-bows-down-to-tata-martino-f202603-n/ Fri, 27 Mar 2026 21:50:19 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/pochettino-bows-down-to-tata-martino-f202603-n/ Diego Mauricio Magaña Gorostieta,Joe Brennan The US Men’s National Team coach heaped praise on the Atlanta United manager, who was a guest of honor at Team USA’s training session. The US Men’s National Team coach heaped praise on the Atlanta United manager, who was a guest of honor at Team USA’s training session. Tata Martino Mauricio Pochettino Selección Fútbol Estados Unidos x @USMNT Pochettino bows down to Tata Martino The US Men’s National Team coach heaped praise on the Atlanta United manager, who was a guest of honor at Team USA’s training session. The US Men’s National Team coach heaped praise on the Atlanta United manager, who was a guest of honor at Team USA’s training session. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/MZIH4VQMWRCBNDVL6E5WQZLTZE.jpeg?auth=39ef229e8fab97419978c9bafe6e614c9d3f91e4b4144408f5603568570129eb" width="3034" height="3034" alt="The US Men’s National Team coach heaped praise on the Atlanta United manager, who was a guest of honor at Team USA’s training session."></img><p>The <b>United States concluded its preparations this Friday</b> for the first of two matches it will play during this FIFA international break. The game will take place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta against<b> Belgium, a rival that will provide an important test</b> for the Stars and Stripes.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/pochettino-bows-down-to-tata-martino-f202603-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/gio-reyna-us-soccer-player-on-playing-for-team-usa-at-the-world-cup-it-could-be-the-peak-and-mountain-top-of-our-careers-f202603-n/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:56:43 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/gio-reyna-us-soccer-player-on-playing-for-team-usa-at-the-world-cup-it-could-be-the-peak-and-mountain-top-of-our-careers-f202603-n/ Andy Hall The Borussia Mönchengladbach midfielder hopes to be in the coach’s plans for what would be his second World Cup: “It’s hard to put into words what it would mean”. The Borussia Mönchengladbach midfielder hopes to be in the coach’s plans for what would be his second World Cup: “It’s hard to put into words what it would mean”. Gio Reyna Selección estadounidense Mundial 2026 Mauricio Pochettino Fútbol Amistosos fútbol Instagram gioareyna Gio Reyna, U.S. soccer player, on playing for Team USA at the World Cup: “It could be the peak and mountain top of our careers” Once billed as the future of the national team, the Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder has been beset by injuries. Once billed as the future of the national team, the Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder has been beset by injuries. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/2XHEBHY6GBED3JVUDBF5J43Q5M.jpg?auth=0fcf7ae3ff8fd2140919844c9a68be3e00fdcbd806107e1a43dc1bff481ce8f2" width="1200" height="1500" alt="Once billed as the future of the national team, the Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder has been beset by injuries."></img><p>It hasn’t been an easy season for <b>Gio Reyna</b> - right from the opening day of the Bundesliga and up until now, he has struggled with various fitness issues and injuries.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/gio-reyna-us-soccer-player-on-playing-for-team-usa-at-the-world-cup-it-could-be-the-peak-and-mountain-top-of-our-careers-f202603-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/pochettino-reveals-encounter-with-thierry-henry-after-legend-questioned-messi-tactics-at-psg-f202603-n/ Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:49:26 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/pochettino-reveals-encounter-with-thierry-henry-after-legend-questioned-messi-tactics-at-psg-f202603-n/ Dane Arlauckas US men’s national team manager Mauricio Pochettino spoke to L’Equipe before his team’s two matches and recalled a dust up with France legend Thierry. US men’s national team manager Mauricio Pochettino spoke to L’Equipe before his team’s two matches and recalled a dust up with France legend Thierry. Fútbol Liga francesa Champions League Premier League Mauricio Pochettino Thierry Henry JAMIE SABAU (Getty Images via AFP) Pochettino reveals encounter with Thierry Henry after legend questioned Messi tactics at PSG US men’s national team manager Mauricio Pochettino spoke to L’Equipe before his team’s two matches and recalled a dust up with France legend Thierry. US men’s national team manager Mauricio Pochettino spoke to L’Equipe before his team’s two matches and recalled a dust up with France legend Thierry. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/GCG4262CPJIR3JKPI4YRTLXL7I.jpg?auth=3df8b7f8c8ebd8ed495bb6da1e7fe5fe46867e3225ee878fe59fe9a800561838" width="6520" height="4347" alt="US men’s national team manager Mauricio Pochettino spoke to L’Equipe before his team’s two matches and recalled a dust up with France legend Thierry."></img><p>Four years have passed since <b>Mauricio Pochettino</b> was the boss at the Parc de Princes. He inherited a side with three of the most legendary players of this generation, but <b>it was another legend of the game who accused him of not knowing how to manage such a star studded side. </b></p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/pochettino-reveals-encounter-with-thierry-henry-after-legend-questioned-messi-tactics-at-psg-f202603-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p>