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'You Deserved More’—Mauricio Pochettino’s Tearful Message to USMNT After Gold Cup Loss

Mauricio Pochettino shed tears during his adress to the USMNT following the Gold Cup Final loss to Mexico. | Courtesy of U.S. Soccer

Mauricio Pochettino’s stoic grin and pondering eyes may not capture much emotion on the sidelines with the U.S. men’s national team, but don’t take that for a lack of care. 

In the moments after the USMNT watched Mexico lift its 10th Concacaf Gold Cup trophy in June, the Argentine manager spoke eloquently to his players in the locker room. While many hung their heads, Pochettino’s eyes watered as he addressed the group, likely before moving to speak with the assembled media. 

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