In-form Pulisic leads Pochettino’s first US team

New U.S. men’s national team manager Mauricio Pochettino has announced his first roster, featuring familiar names like Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, and Folarin Balogun. The team will face Panama and Mexico in upcoming matches. Pochettino emphasized the importance of setting the tone and clear communication with players and staff. Some players, like Tyler Adams and Sergiño Dest, are out due to injury, while others like Zack Steffen and Gianluca Busio have earned recalls. Pulisic, in particular, is in top form with five goals in his last five games. The roster reflects continuity from previous camps, with Pochettino citing lack of time to meet individually with players.