In case you missed it amid the continuing churn of the European club season this month, the United States Soccer men’s national team completed its first January camp under new manager Mauricio Pochettino this week with a pair of comfortable wins in Florida.

Mauricio Pochettino is in charge of the United States men's national soccer team, but in a different world, he could've been managing one of the biggest soccer teams in the world

Mauricio Pochettino will lead Team USA out at the 2026 men's World Cup, but had things been different, the Argentine could have been managing another outfit

Tottenham Hotspur could be forced to change managers soon if Ange Postecoglou fails to turn things around at Spurs. The Australian changed the atmosphere in and around the club when he first took charge at the start of the 2023/24 season. His style of football was like a breath of fresh air.

Mauricio Pochettino is the manager of the United States men's national team, but had things been different, he could be in charge of one of the world's giants

The U.S. national team has several of its players back, many of whom are having a great time with their respective clubs.

Mauricio Pochettino joked about plans to call up Lionel Messi's sons in the United States national football team - citing how it could be a tough task given their allegiance to Argentina

The U.S. head coach described Diego Luna's toughness in the most American way during his postgame interview with TNT.

Mauricio Pochettino, the Argentine coach tasked with leading the U.S. national team through the 2026 World Cup, said he and his staff have been quite impressed with the level of play from the MLS players at camp in Fort Lauderdale this week.

Here are the players who impressed in the friendly win and how the manager is taking a unique approach to learning about his team

United States men's national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino insists American players can compete with the likes of Spain and Argentina in terms of talent, but must be "a little more arrogant" with their mentality when approaching the game.

The arrival of Lionel Messi has changed the game in the United States and Pochettino is eager to capitalise on the boost in publicity for soccer.