The next era of the U.S. men’s national team will introduce some new faces, manager Mauricio Pochettino told reporters this week, but it will be a patient approach alongside the squad’s veteran presence.
As the USMNT approaches its first games since falling out of the 2026 World Cup on home soil in the round of 16 against Belgium, the new roster and path to 2030 begin in earnest. For Pochettino, it comes with a new contract and a long-term vision, with the LA 2028 Olympic U-23 tournament also a priority for U.S. Soccer.
