The former Tottenham manager might have to adjust his answer if the U.S. has a deep run at next year's World Cup.

Mauricio Pochettino joked about plans to call up Lionel Messi's sons in the United States national football team - citing how it could be a tough task given their allegiance to Argentina

International football returns as the USMNT takes on Costa Rica on Wednesday, January 22, at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, Florida. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.

The U.S. concludes its January camp with a friendly against Costa Rica in the wake of its 3-1 win over Venezuela on Saturday. Already have an account? Sign In from the top menuRead this members only story Subscribe for as low as $5.

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.

New USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino is looking for players who play with the same pride and passion as he sees in Argentina.

Mauricio Pochettino is the manager of the United States men's national team, but had things been different, he could be in charge of one of the world's giants

USA manager, Mauricio Pochettino, has described eight-time Ballon d’Or winner, Lionel Messi as the best player in the world. Messi moved to the Chase Stadium in the summer of 2023, following the expiry of his contract with PSG.

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.

The United States head coach, Argentine Mauricio Pochettino, acknowledged this Friday that there is still a considerable gap between his team and the world’s top national teams but emphasized that this difference is constantly decreasing.

USA national team coach Mauricio Pochettino has been quick to praise the quality of American players but says he wants to inject some Argentine spirit and patriotism into his squad.

Rarely do USMNT matches produce memorable moments during January camp, good or bad, but Saturday's USA-Venezuela game certainly delivered.