Mauricio Pochettino may have joined as the USMNT coach around the ninth month of 2024, but the difference is already evident. While guiding the American boys to three wins and a single defeat might not fully convince the cynics, one cannot deny the fresh wave of optimism and the rejuvenated environment the Argentinian tactician has brought with him. For Weston McKennie, however, it’s the unique ‘South American feeling’ that Pochettino has instilled within the team.
With a new manager coming in, the Stars and Stripes are expected to ditch their old ways and embrace new methods. In the past, many held the impression that the USA team played cautiously with a calm passing style, avoiding much physicality against their opponents. That, however, is no longer the case, as things are expected to get tougher on the pitch for the rivals facing this Golden Generation.
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