The Mauricio Pochettino speech that changed trajectory of USMNT

Soccer The Mauricio Pochettino speech that changed trajectory of USMNT By Michael Duarte Published June 19, 2026, 2:38 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google SEATTLE — The score was tied. The crowd in Colorado was growing restless. Inside the United States men’s national team locker room on October 14, 2025 head coach Mauricio Pochettino had seen enough. Australia had spent the first 45 minutes doing what Australia does best — turning a soccer match into a street fight. Every challenge was aggressive. Every duel ended with two players on the ground. The Americans had the talent, but they weren’t imposing their will. They weren’t communicating. They weren’t pushing back.

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