Pochettino: US Soccer Lacks Deep Emotional Connection to the Game
USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino believes the United States lacks the same deep emotional connection to soccer as countries where children begin playing the sport at a very young age. He argues that American youth are more readily drawn to basketball and American football, and advocates for increased access to public playing spaces. Despite this, Pochettino remains confident in the team’s potential at the upcoming World Cup.