Mauricio Pochettino made a successful debut as the U.S. men's national soccer team coach, leading the team to a 2-0 victory over Panama in a friendly match at Q2 Stadium. The match featured goals from Yunus Musah, assisted by Christian Pulisic, and a late goal from Ricardo Pepi, ending the U.S. team's four-game winless streak. Pochettino, who replaced Gregg Berhalter after the team's early exit from the Copa America, emphasized his long-term goal of building towards the 2026 World Cup. The U.S. was without several key players due to injuries, but Pochettino's strategies showed promise. The victory sets the stage for a forthcoming match against Mexico. Musah's goal marked his first in 42 appearances for the national team.