Experiments, excuses and uneasy truths for USMNT as the World Cup looms

An international break that many expected to provide clarity has instead provided fresh reasons to doubt the tournament co-hosts

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Mauricio Pochettino issues update as Tottenham close in on appointing next manager

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Mauricio Pochettino says Tottenham ‘for sure’ will avoid relegation

The former Spurs boss says he hasn’t been contacted about a return to the club, nor has he been in touch with Real Madrid about a potential role there.

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Tottenham next manager odds with ex-Premier League boss favourite after talks

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USMNT looked disjointed, uneven and unrehearsed in big loss to Belgium

Jérémy Doku tore the US to shreds on Saturday, with a defense counting on help that never came

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Three things to watch this USMNT window: goalkeepers, progressive full-backs and midfield puzzles

Mauricio Pochettino will use friendlies against Belgium and Portugal to sort some final questions about the World Cup roster

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Man United held talks with manager who will soon be free agent after announcing he's leaving

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Mauricio Pochettino’s latest USMNT roster signals door is ‘still open’ for World Cup hopefuls

Gio Reyna is in the squad for friendlies against Belgium and Portugal, while top prospect Noahkai Banks has yet to decide if he’ll represent the US or Germany

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USMNT squad: Mauricio Pochettino calls in 27 for friendlies against Portugal and Belgium

Injuries keep Tyler Adams, Diego Luna, and Haji Wright out of the final US friendlies before the World Cup squad is named

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