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The U.S. men’s national team will officially begin its new era under Mauricio Pochettino this October, opening the door for some first-time players, and providing a return for others.
Pochettino will officially be on the sidelines as the USMNT faces Panama and Mexico in the coming weeks. The former Tottenham, Chelsea, and PSG boss begins his new chapter on the international level and has already admitted that the door to being part of the long-term USMNT plans remains very much open.
Richie Ledezma, Luca Koleosho, and Taylor Booth are three players who have excelled at club level when given the opportunity. All three will certainly be chomping at the bit to get into Pochettino’s plans as early as October.
Mark McKenzie, Cameron Carter-Vickers, and Auston Trusty have all been in the USMNT plans under Gregg Berhalter, but will now hope to do the same under Pochettino. With the USMNT centerback corps continuing to grow, a positive first impression could do wonders for all three players.
Here is a closer look at which American players deserve more of a USMNT look under new head coach Mauricio Pochettino:
Richie Ledezma
Four years since his last USMNT appearance, Richie Ledezma could very well be back on the radar.
Ledezma has earned a new opportunity with PSV, playing consistently at right back under Peter Bosz. The 24-year-old has made six appearances across all competitions this season, excelling for the reigning Eredivisie winners.
After previously breaking into the USMNT plans as an attacking midfielder, Ledezma’s shift to right back comes at an important time with Sergino Dest sidelined.
Luca Koleosho
Italy looks to be where Luca Koleosho’s heart lies, but the arrival of Pochettino could sway the winger to consider a USMNT career.
The 20-year-old dual national continues through the EFL Championship campaign with Burnley, scoring twice in five appearances so far. He scored one goal and added one…
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Author : Larry Henry Jr
Publish date : 2024-09-26 17:11:13
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