USA Must Rediscover Intensity In Tuneup v. Portugal: ‘It’s Non-Negotiable’

MARIETTA, Ga. — As he settled into his podium seat for Monday’s packed pre-match press conference inside the sprawling and pristine training facility of MLS side Atlanta United, U.S. men’s national team coach Mauricio Pochettino cut a businesslike figure. (Photo by Omar Vega/Getty Images) The Argentine answered the first dozen or so questions matter-of-factly, displaying … Read more

World Cup Watch: USA’s MLS-Based Players Know There’s ‘No Time To Sit Around’

There are three things Sebastian Berhalter does in order to perform at his best. Getting a good night’s sleep, of course. Reading – he’s currently digging his way through ‘The Light We Give.’ And thirdly, being diligent in his routine.  This part Berthalter maps out carefully. The Vancouver Whitecaps and U.S. men’s national team midfielder … Read more