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New contract in hand, Pochettino will now face a different pressure as USMNT boss
Now that he has four years to plan for another World Cup, the demands on Mauricio Pochettino will be entirely different than what he has encountered so far.

Pochettino’s new USMNT deal: What works and what must he improve before 2030?
Mauricio Pochettino will remain through the 2030 World Cup, but what happens if a big club comes calling?

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Transfer Talk
Transfer rumors, news: Spurs eye USMNT star Balogun, alongside Osimhen, Jackson

Men's transfer grades: Strasbourg get a B- for Reyna


Transfer analysis
Why 'winning the summer transfer window' is actually for losers

Nicol: It's time for Rodri to leave Man City


Looking at Liverpool
Inside Liverpool's preseason: Injuries, squad depth a concern for Iraola & Co.

Must-see goal
FC Cincinnati's Evander nets screamer from outside the box

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New leadership at MLS
MLS has a new commissioner: What's next for the league with Larry Berg in charge?

Look good, play good?
Arsenal's new third kit is a blast from the (recent) past

Premier League 2026-27 kits: Ranking every jersey released


Fallout from FIFA's failed plan
Does football need to vote against Infantino?

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- First USMNT fixtures after new Poch deal revealed
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- Ex-FIFA VP accuses prez Infantino of blackmail
- Miami rues Leagues Cup ban for in-form Suárez
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