Mauricio Pochettino plans to play USMNT’s kids, as he should

United States men's national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino announced plans to mix young players with senior squad members for Saturday's friendly against Peru at Inter.co Stadium in Orlando. Following the team's World Cup exit against Belgium, the fixture serves as the opening match of Pochettino's second contract cycle ahead of the 2030 World Cup.

Pochettino called eight teenagers and 13 uncapped players into the camp, with all outfield players expected to receive at least one start across a four-game friendly series.