Pochettino says US men's players should aspire to achieve like American women
Mauricio Pochettino began his tenure as U.S. men’s national soccer team coach saying his players should aspire to achieve as much as the American women
By RONALD BLUM
Published - Sep 13, 2024, 05:09 PM ET
Last Updated - Dec 16, 2024, 07:15 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Mauricio Pochettino views the U.S. women's team as the example for his men.
“I think that is going to be our inspiration,” he said. “That is the objective to match.”
Pochettino held a 48-minute introductory news conference Friday, three days after he agreed to coach the Americans through the 2026 World Cup and two days after he landed in the United States. The 52-old Argentine replaced Gregg Berhalter, fired from his second term on July 10 after the Americans were eliminated in the Copa America's first round.
“We are here because we want to win. We are winners,” Pochettino said. “We are going to compete, and compete is completely different than to play."
