Mauricio Pochettino's debut as head coach of the US men's national team ended in a disappointing 1-0 loss to Panama in the Concacaf Nations League semi-final. Ahead of the match, he emphasized the significance of timing and player form, referencing the good performances of key players like Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie. Despite their strong individual performances, the team failed to capitalize against a resilient Panama squad, which has previously defeated the US in competitive matches. The loss marks a challenging beginning for Pochettino as head coach.
Football is about timing and it's about form and the situation of the player...Timing, on the other hand, is no longer Pochettino's friend.
In the 2023 Gold Cup, Los Canaleros triumphed on penalties...A 2-1 come-from-behind win in last summer's stateside Copa America sent the dominoes tumbling.
The Americans looked jittery, disjointed and lethargic in the first half and, while brighter and more energetic in the second, they were incapable of breaking down the tightly packed Panamanians.
Christian Pulisic is playing some of the best soccer of his career at AC Milan...Tyler Adams is finally healthy and ticking over sweetly at the base of the Bournemouth midfield.
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