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Mauricio Pochettino doubles down on USMNT youth movement as Nations League stakes rise

Mauricio Pochettino doubles down on USMNT youth movement as Nations League stakes rise
World Sports · 14:26:54 - Sunday, 8 November 2026

U.S. men's national team coach Mauricio Pochettino has reinforced his commitment to a youth-driven approach, calling up seven prospects with an average age of 18.1 for the upcoming Nations League fixtures.

The move comes as the program simultaneously ramps up preparations for the 2028 Olympic Games, signaling a long-term strategy focused on developing the next generation of American talent.

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