US manager Mauricio Pochettino wants the nation to believe in his team
US men's national soccer team manager Mauricio Pochettino is working to build confidence and belief within his squad during the World Cup. The team is looking to capitalize on the momentum of the tournament co-hosted by North American nations.
Why it matters
As a high-profile manager, Pochettino's ability to influence team morale is critical to the US team's performance in a major global sporting event.
Note: This story first appeared in The Beautiful Game by CNN Sports, our daily newsletter on all things World Cup. To subscribe, click here. It was a brilliant day for two of this year’s co-hosts with Canada recording its first ever World Cup win and... [13795 chars]
Standard sports reporting focused on team management and tournament progress.
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