USMNT outsiders from MLS can challenge Euro-based regulars, Mauricio Pochettino says
They could care less about the noise that’s generated across comment sections and online forums that diminish MLS as a pipeline for the national team. The reality, though, is quite simple: January camp is not a collection of the country’s best players.
MLS-based players continue push to get noticed by new USMNT coach
For the USMNT, these January friendlies are a chance to prove that players based in MLS can be just as good as those plying their trade in Europe.
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Pochettino admits January USMNT squad isn’t ‘alternative team’
The USMNT closes their two-match schedule on Wednesday against Costa Rica in Orlando. Four days after earning a 3-1 home victory over Venezuela in Fort
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Mauricio Pochettino challenges MLS recruits to match USMNT stars in January camp
Mauricio Pochettino had a clear message to players joining up for his USMNT squad camp this month. The former Tottenham head coach is hoping to utilise the meet-up to assess the levels of US-based stars ahead of the CONCACAF Nations League final series in March.
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Pochettino Highlights Messi’s Importance in MLS
Argentine coach Mauricio Pochettino, the head coach of the U.S. national team, emphasized that having Lionel Messi playing for Inter Miami is a
USMNT squad in January not 'alternative' team, Pochettino says
United States coach Mauricio Pochettino emphasized that the January camp cannot be categorized as an "alternative" team, serving instead as an opportunity for newcomers to fight for a spot in the organization's overall player pool.
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Mauricio Pochettino: MLS growth evident in USMNT January camp
Right from the jump, Mauricio Pochettino made clear to the players he convened for the US men’s national team’s January 2025 camp that their quality and productivity on the pitch, not the league or continent where they ply their club ball,
USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino outlines ‘Project Messi’ hopes
The arrival of Lionel Messi has changed the game in the United States and Pochettino is eager to capitalise on the boost in publicity for soccer.
Pochettino: Team USA needs more patriotism, arrogance to reach peak at 2026 World Cup
Mauricio Pochettino, the Argentine coach tasked with leading the U.S. national team through the 2026 World Cup, said he and his staff have been quite impressed with the level of play from the MLS players at camp in Fort Lauderdale this week.
'They need to show me there's a possibility' - Mauricio Pochettino talks up USMNT opportunity as MLS-based players prepare for first January camp match
Mauricio Pochettino challenged the players in his MLS-based January camp squad to show why they should be the ones to fill out the player pool.
USMNT vs. Venezuela score: MLS-heavy USA impress in friendly victory over Vinotinto
Getting an extended look at depth options during January camp, Mauricio Pochettino named his youngest ever squad as manager of the United States men's national team and they rolled to a 3-1 victory over Venezuela in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday.
Jack McGlynn's encore, Diego Luna unleashed and five things to watch as MLS-heavy USMNT call-ups look to impress Mauricio Pochettino against Costa Rica
Costa Rica friendly provides another opportunity for an inexperienced USMNT group to impress Pochettino ahead of 2026 World Cup