USMNT Gears Up for Venezuela: Pochettino's Focus on Culture and Identity
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USMNT Gears Up for Venezuela: Pochettino's Focus on Culture and Identity

As the USMNT prepares for their match against Venezuela, head coach Mauricio Pochettino emphasizes instilling a competitive culture in the squad.

Key Highlights

  • The US men’s national team (USMNT) is in preparation for matches against Venezuela and Costa Rica under the guidance of head coach Mauricio Pochettino.
  • Pochettino is emphasizing a competitive culture within the squad, stating:

    “The way Argentine players compete, when you lose a ball, you cry. When you lose a game, you spend maybe one week in your room when you want to go out.”

  • The squad is experiencing changes due to player transfers and fitness issues, which has resulted in the departure of players like Drake Callender and Jesus Ferreira.

Upcoming Match Details

  • Date: January 18, 2025
  • Time: 3 PM ET
  • Location: Chase Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
  • Broadcasting: TNT | Live stream available on FuboTV Try for free

USMNT Roster

Goalkeepers: Matt Freese, Patrick Schulte, Zack Steffen
Defenders: Max Arfsten, George Campbell, DeJuan Jones, Shaq Moore, Tim Ream, Miles Robinson, Walker Zimmerman
Midfielders: Benjamin Cremaschi, Emeka Eneli, Diego Luna, Jack McGlynn
Forwards: Patrick Agyemang, Caden Clark, Brian Gutiérrez, Matko Miljevic, Indiana Vassilev, Brian White

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