Can a historic World Cup run finally fix America’s youth soccer system?
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — When Mauricio Pochettino was hired to coach the U.S. men’s national soccer team in 2024, he took over a team that had never been a serious contender. Undaunted, Pochettino, a 54-year-old Argentine, conjured up a motto he hoped would boost confidence ahead of the 2026 World Cup. He began repeating the … Read more