Mauricio Pochettino leads the USMNT into action for the first time later this month.
The Mauricio Pochettino era will officially begin on the pitch when the U.S. men's national team takes on Panama on Oct. 12 at Q2 Stadium.Key players such as Gio Reyna and Chris Richards were left out of the squad due to injury while Pochettino decided to not call-upset up, fans will expect to see an improved performance in the buildup to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here's how Pochettino can quickly win over the fans and get them to buy in.
In the USMNT setup, there are a few players that he could look to give playing time to keep current starts on their toes... or to replace them entirely. Matt Turner has yet to play a single minute on loan at Crystal Palace and was inconsistent throughout Copa América in goal. Gabriel 'Gaga' Slonina could see more first-team minutes, but it'll have to be in future international breaks as the 20-year-old wasn't included in Pochettino's first squad.
Tillman hasn't had too many chances to show what he can do for the Stars and Stripes as he and Reyna tend to take up similar positions. However, as Reyna encounters fitness issues like Adams, Tillman could be handed more playing time in the final third to try to impress the new boss.Under Pochettino, the USMNT will utilize both a 4-3-3 formation and a 4-2-3-1 setup to provide more balance across the pitch.
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