United States men's national team as they'll face Venezuela in Fort Lauderdale as part of their extended January Camp. Marking the beginning of Mauricio Pochettino's first full year in charge of the USMNT,

Mauricio Pochettino, the Argentine coach tasked with leading the U.S. national team through the 2026 World Cup, said he and his staff have been quite impressed with the level of play from the MLS players at camp in Fort Lauderdale this week.

GOAL looks at five key players who need a January move to secure a potential spot on the USMNT's 2026 World Cup roster

USA national team coach Mauricio Pochettino has been quick to praise the quality of American players but says he wants to inject some Argentine spirit and patriotism into his squad.

Charlotte FC forward Patrick Agyemang has received his first US Men's National Team call up ahead of the January run of friendlies. The US-born Ghanaian impressed at Charlotte FC in the MLS last season,

United States coach Mauricio Pochettino said players must see soccer as more than just a game when competing in order to be successful during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The new U.S. men's national team manager wants to borrow from his home of Argentina to instill a sense of belief and pride in the Americans.

Right from the jump, Mauricio Pochettino made clear to the players he convened for the US men’s national team’s January 2025 camp that their quality and productivity on the pitch, not the league or continent where they ply their club ball,

The 23-year-old attacker, named after the Indiana Jones franchise, could make his first national team appearance in upcoming exhibitions against Venezuela and Costa Rica.

Mauricio Pochettino has been quick to praise the quality of American players but says he wants to inject some Argentine spirit and patriotism into his squad.

For coach Mauricio Pochettino, Saturday's friendly against Venezuela will provide a clearer idea of where many of the USMNT's 2026 World Cup hopefuls stand.