USMNT Falls to Mexico in Pochettino's Coaching Debut

Mauricio Pochettino's debut as the U.S. men's national soccer team coach resulted in a 2-0 loss against Mexico in a friendly match in Guadalajara. The USMNT was missing key players such as Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie, who returned to their European clubs for load management and minor injuries. Mexico ended a seven-game winless streak against the U.S. with goals from Raúl Jiménez and César Huerta, exploiting the USMNT's lack of depth. The match raised concerns about the team's readiness under Pochettino, with competitive fixtures approaching. Despite the loss, Pochettino viewed the match as a learning experience for the team's improvement. Mexico also faced challenges with several key forwards absent due to injury.