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Pochettino welcomes ‘positive’ USMNT win amid Pulisic comments

Mario Pochettino welcomes “positive” vibes in USMNT’s latest win on Sunday amid Christian Pulisic comment’s on the team.

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POCHETTINO WELCOMES ‘MORE POSITIVE’ VIBES AFTER USMNT WIN OVER TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

Pochettino welcomes “more positive” vibes after USMNT’s 5-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago in the Gold Cup at PayPa Park in San Jose, California.

Furthermore,  the 53-year-old Argentinian manager acknowledged the team’s struggles as the USMNT haven’t won matches under him since January.

Moreover, he felt happy for the players after the win amid the “negative things,” apparently referring to Christian Pulisic’s comments on skipping his USMNT stint for the Gold Cup.

“It’s really important now to start the competition with a good feeling. I think important for the player, for the guys,” Pulisic said after the match.

“Nothing is done, but yes, to feel the victory being more positive in the next few days,” he added.

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MANAGER SIGNED UP AS USMNT COACH AND ‘NOT A MANNEQUIN’ AFTER TURNING DOWN PULISIC

Pochettino says he signed up as USMNT coach in September 2024 and “not a mannequin” amid Pulisic’s comments ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026.

Furthermore, the manager understood Pulisic’s plan of skipping USMNT’s stint at the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

Moreover, Pulisic cited the need for rest following two seasons with Italian Club AC Milan but changed his mind and wanted to be involved in pre-Gold Cup exhibitions.

However, Pochettino turned him down and insisted players should understand the coaching staff’s plan.

“Today’s game was also a difficult one, especially because of the negative things that happened in recent weeks,” the manager said, referring to Pulisic’s comments.

“When I signed my contract with the (US Soccer) Federation, I am the head coach. I am not a mannequin,” he added.

DEFENDER ADAMS SAYS IMPROVEMENTS IN PLAY SEEN DESPITE EARLY LOSSES

USMNT defender Tyler Adams says the team has shown improvements despite the losses.

Furthermore, the 26-year-old midfielder lauded the new players for building “a good building block” in their preparations.

Moreover, he acknowledged that most of the players are competing “from outside of CONCACAF” for the first time.

“I think for the first time, probably in the past few camps, we’re going to take a lot more positives away than negatives,” Adams said.

“The game is just a little bit different, but they played excellent,” he added.