The U.S. men’s national team had a September window to forget, embarrassingly falling to Canada and then drawing New Zealand in a pair of friendlies on home soil. The good news, however, is that Mauricio Pochettino has officially been named manager of the program on a two-year deal through 2026.
His player pool returns to action this weekend at the club level, with the international window officially coming to a conclusion. Now, it’s time for the Americans vying for roster spots under the new coach to start performing at a high and consistent level for their respective teams, as they look to impress for both club and country.
GOAL analyzes the major storylines to follow this weekend with Americans abroad.