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Mauricio Pochettino is thinking big — but starting small — as he takes the helm of the USMNT

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Mauricio Pochettino already has big plans for the U.S. men's national team, just days after being officially hired as the USMNT's new head coach. The 52-year-old manager spoke to media Friday at an introductory news conference, laying out some of his short- and long-term plans for the U.S. team.

Pochettino's main goal, he said, is to win. With the U.S. coming off of a disappointing run of games, winning is the most important thing to help turn the team around.

Mauricio Pochettino, the newly appointed head coach of the United States men's national soccer team, speaks at a press conference Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)Mauricio Pochettino, the newly appointed head coach of the United States men's national soccer team, speaks at a press conference Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Mauricio Pochettino spoke to media at his introductory news conference in New York on Friday.