Pochettino praises USMNT's young players ahead of Chile match
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 4:44 PM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
U.S. men's national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino praised the squad's young talent ahead of a friendly against Chile on September 29. The roster features 12 newcomers, averaging 19 years and six months, following a successful 4-1 win against Peru. Pochettino noted the players' confidence on the field and their humble demeanor off it. He plans to rotate the lineup due to a demanding schedule that includes upcoming matches against Mexico and Canada. The match against Chile will be the second in four games over 11 days, necessitating careful load management for the players.
- •Pochettino names a 28-player roster for friendlies.
- •USMNT won 4-1 against Peru prior to Chile match.
- •Match against Chile will take place at Energize Park.
- •Team features 12 newcomers alongside World Cup veterans.
- •Upcoming matches include Mexico and Canada.
- 4:44 PMCBS Sports — USMNT's Mauricio Pochettino heaps praise on 'confident and cocky' rising stars
"Pochettino is expected to name another experimental lineup for Tuesday's friendly against Chile, the second of four games in a jam-packed international window
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