The transfer window has been a formative one for U.S. men's national team players and manager Mauricio Pochettino has played a major role—stepping to the forefront to speak with athletes, despite often leaving a communication void outside of international windows.
It was a massive week in particular for 21-year-old fullback Alex Freeman. He sealed a move from Orlando City to Spanish side Villarreal for a fee reportedly approaching $7 million, having consulted with Pochettino on the impact leaving MLS may have on his USMNT future and World Cup hopes.
