Mauricio Pochettino praised the U.S. men’s national team’s close bond following a gutsy penalty shootout victory against Costa Rica.
The USMNT has been at the center of controversy this summer. Many of the Stars and Stripes’ best players, including captain Christian Pulisic, opted out out the Gold Cup, leaving Pochettino with a roster full of MLS players. In the build-up to the tournament, the team suffered back-to-back defeats against Türkiye and Switzerland, prompting harsh criticism from fans and USMNT legends alike.
