After crashing out of the 2024 Copa America in embarrassing fashion, the Mauricio Pochettino era has arrived for the USMNT ahead of the 2026 World Cup on home soil.
The United States men’s national team begins the Mauricio Pochettino era when it hosts Panama in an international friendly at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday.
Portugal, Spain, and France each seek their second Nations League crown, while League B new boys England and League C new boys Sweden hope to make relegation a short-term problem.
Snuffing out entitlement, forming a Pulisic partnership, and finding answers at forward and center back await “Poch” in his debut as United States men’s national team boss.
The 57-year-old knows Red Bull well as Liverpool purchased Ibrahima Konate, Dominik Szoboszlai, Naby Keita, and Takumi Minamino from Red Bull clubs, while Sadio Mane got his start at Salzburg.
Will Mohamed Salah, Nicolas Jackson, Andre Onana, and other Premier League stars be at the 2026 World Cup in North America? Their road to the tournament is here.
Everything you ever wanted to know about Americans in the Premier League, from total USMNT caps to the five U.S. born players to play in the PL and not (yet) represent the full United States men’s national team.
What a difference a week makes for West Ham boss Julen Lopetegui and star Mohammed Kudus, as the Hammers nailed Ipswich Town 4-1 on Saturday at the London Stadium.
