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Pochettino Emphasizes Youth as USMNT Prepares for Nations League and 2028 Olympics

Pochettino Emphasizes Youth as USMNT Prepares for Nations League and 2028 Olympics
World Sports · 00:43:54 - Tuesday, 10 November 2026

United States 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 another opportunity with the senior squad.

The move comes as the team ramps up preparations for the upcoming Nations League matches, with an eye also on the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

Pochettino's strategy signals a long-term vision that blends immediate competitive needs with development for the future.

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