USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino throws first pitch for Mariners
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 9:15 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
On July 3, USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino threw the first pitch at the Seattle Mariners game against the Toronto Blue Jays. The event took place just across the street from where the USMNT is preparing to face Belgium in the World Cup round of 16 on July 6. Pochettino participated in practice throws and received advice from goalkeeper Matt Turner. The entire USMNT was recognized at the game, further integrating Pochettino into American culture. Players also enjoyed an impromptu baseball game during their training at the University of Washington's soccer stadium.
- •Pochettino pitched at the Mariners game on July 3
- •USMNT is set to play Belgium on July 6
- •Pochettino practiced throws with goalkeeper Matt Turner
- •Players played baseball at the University of Washington
- •Pochettino embraces American culture, including country music
- 9:58 PMYahoo Sports — US soccer coach Mauricio Pochettino to throw out 1st pitch at Seattle Mariners game
- 9:15 PMYahoo Sports — USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino adds baseball to his American adventure
"U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino will throw out the first pitch before Friday night’s Major League Baseball game between the Seattle Mariners and Toronto Blue Jays, which the team was invited to attend. Pochettino played catch with a few of his players before Friday’s practice at Husky Soccer Stadium. Pochettino has also joined tens of thousands of fans in singing John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” after U.S.wins.
"The USMNT is being recognized before the Seattle Mariners game against the Toronto Blue Jays
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 9:58 PMUS soccer coach Mauricio Pochettino to throw out 1st pitch at Seattle Mariners game
U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino will throw out the first pitch before Friday night’s Major League Baseball game between the Seattle Mariners and Toronto Blue Jays, which the team was invited to attend. Pochettino played catch with a few of his players before Friday’s practice at Husky Soccer Stadium. Pochettino has also joined tens of thousands of fans in singing John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” after U.S.wins.
- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 9:15 PMUSMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino adds baseball to his American adventure
The USMNT is being recognized before the Seattle Mariners game against the Toronto Blue Jays
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