COLUMBUS, Ohio — Mexican national team coach Juan Carlos Osorio has a long history with several U.S. national team players. From Tim Howard, who he coached 16 years ago, to Jozy Altidore, who he coached eight years ago. But it is one American player in particular who Osorio's Mexico will have a keen eye on when Friday's World Cup qualifier kicks off.
That player is 18-year-old American sensation Christian Pulisic.
In an exclusive interview with Goal, Osorio acknowledged on Wednesday that Mexico's defense will be focused on containing the Borussia Dortmund winger, who may be young but in recent months has shown that he is also fearless and in top form.