U.S. Soccer Podcast: 100 Days Until the World Cup with Maurico Pochettino
Host Meghan Klingenberg talks to U.S. Men’s National Team head coach Mauricio Pochettino about roster building, how there’s no such thing as a friendly and what inspires him outside of soccer
By: U.S. Soccer Podcast
There’s now less than 100 days to go until the FIFA 2026 World Cup! In this episode of the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, host Meghan Klingenberg catches up with U.S. Men’s National Team head coach Mauricio Pochettino to hear how things are going in the lead-up to the World Cup, including the team's send-off matches in March and May. In a conversation that takes you behind the scenes of the USMNT’s preparations, Pochettino discusses roster building, how there’s no such thing as a friendly and what inspires him outside of soccer.
As the U.S. Men’s National Team chases greatness on the road to the world’s biggest tournament, you can show your support through artwork.
In partnership with AT&T, U.S. Soccer is connecting fans to players through their Fan Art platform, where a handful of the most compelling artworks will be showcased to U.S. Men’s National Team players and at their match vs Belgium in Atlanta on March 28.
Submit your artwork here. Submissions open through March 10.
The U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel is a production from U.S. Soccer hosted by David Gass, former USWNT star Meghan Klingenberg and USMNT great Alejandro Bedoya. The podcast brings you in-depth interviews with U.S. Soccer stars of the past, present and future. Episodes drop weekly on Wednesdays.