U.S. Soccer Team Prepares for Match Against Australia After Opening World Cup Win
The U.S. team won its first World Cup match under coach Mauricio Pochettino, who changed the team's mentality. Players attribute the shift in approach to Pochettino's leadership. The team is preparing for a physical match against Australia on Friday.
The U.S. team won its first World Cup match under coach Mauricio Pochettino, who changed the team's mentality. US players say Pochettino instilled strong mentality for World Cup. Midfielder Sebastian Berhalter, according to timesgazette.com, credited Pochettino for the team's tenacity and described the team's attitude as defiant or tough. Berhalter also said, according to timesgazette.com, that Pochettino put in the mindset that 'this is w'. The U.S. team had poor international results before Pochettino. The U.S. team is preparing for a physical meeting with Australia on Friday, according to timesgazette.com.
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