It’s finally here! This week, the US Men’s National Team World Cup roster was officially announced. These 26 players will carry the hopes and dreams of a nation. On this episode U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, host Meghan Klingenberg sits down with USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino to talk about how it felt to tell the players they made the team, what goes into building and roster, and what characteristics knit this group together. And that’s not all! Kling also introduces a new segment all about USMNT fandom, history, and supporter lore. It’s called ‘Soccer Bestie’. 

1:57 – Mauricio join the show 

4:02 – How Mauricio shared the news with players 

5:43 – Sleepless nights 

8:41 – One word to describe the team 
12:00 – The Soccer Bestie segment 

20:42 – Winning Starts at Home with Ali Hall 

23:14 – Ask the Pros presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts 

Coming soon to Los Angeles is U.S. Soccer House presented by Bank of America, a fan-first space where fans of all ages can gather, celebrate, and support the U.S. Men’s National Team. Located one block from the shores of Venice Beach, the U.S. Soccer House presented by Bank of America will bring the energy of the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup to life from June 11-26. Access is free for all U.S. Soccer Insiders. Register to be an Insider today and learn more here. 

Host: Meghan Klingenberg 

Guests: Mauricio Pochettino, Ingrid Nilsen 

Producer: Matthew Nelson 

To learn more, visit http://www.ussoccer.com/podcast 

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