Alexi Lalas remains to be totally convinced by USMNT boss Mauricio Pochettino despite the Argentine having led his team to a fourth consecutive win

United States coach Mauricio Pochettino emphasized that the January camp cannot be categorized as an "alternative" team, serving instead as an opportunity for newcomers to fight for a spot in the organization's overall player pool.

USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino humorously yet thoughtfully addressed the possibility of Lionel Messi's sons playing for the American national team.

Mauricio Pochettino said he has been handed a welcome selection headache after watching his youthful United States squad wrap up their January training camp with a 3-0 victory over Costa Rica in Orlando on Wednesday.

They could care less about the noise that’s generated across comment sections and online forums that diminish MLS as a pipeline for the national team. The reality, though, is quite simple: January camp is not a collection of the country’s best players.

Pochettino was left pleased with how his makeshift squad performed over the two games. Mauricio Pochettino said he has been handed a welcome selection headache after watching his youthful United States squad wrap up their January training camp with a 3-0 victory over Costa Rica in Florida on Wednesday.

New USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino is looking for players who play with the same pride and passion as he sees in Argentina.

Mauricio Pochettino has been quick to praise the quality of American players but says he wants to inject some Argentine spirit and patriotism into his squad.

MIAMI -- Mauricio Pochettino has led some of the most distinguished clubs ... working on understanding what the group needs in order to be successful at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be played partially on home soil. The former Tottenham Hotspur ...

Mauricio Pochettino, the Argentine coach tasked with leading the U.S. national team through the 2026 World Cup, said he and his staff have been quite impressed with the level of play from the MLS players at camp in Fort Lauderdale this week.

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse broke down what they want to see from Mauricio Pochettino at this year's 'Camp Cupcake,' as well as which young USMNT players they believe can push for roster spots in the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup.

This match occurs outside an official FIFA international window ... January camp will end with two games instead of one as Mauricio Pochettino looks to get a closer eye on the domestic player ...