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'You Deserved More’—Mauricio Pochettino’s Tearful Message to USMNT After Gold Cup Loss
In the moments after the USMNT watched Mexico lift its 10th Concacaf Gold Cup trophy in June, the Argentine manager spoke eloquently to his players in the locker room. While many hung their heads, Pochettino’s eyes watered as he addressed the group, likely before moving to speak with the assembled media.
USMNT Loss to Mexico in Gold Cup 2025 Bracket Final Disappoints Fans
The U.S. Men's National Team came up short in the Gold Cup Final on Sunday, losing to Mexico 2-1. A tight game all the way through, Mexico had just enough to leave NRG Stadium in Houston with a win. The United States got off to an early start when Chris Richards found the back of the net in the fourth minute.
USMNT's real test will be learning from Gold Cup final loss
There were plenty of difficult lessons for the USMNT in the Gold Cup final loss to Mexico on Sunday. How Mauricio Pochettino & Co. respond will be telling.
Watch: Tearful Pochettino addresses USMNT after Gold Cup final loss
Mauricio Pochettino was emotional after the USMNT lost 2-1 to Mexico in the Gold Cup final earlier this month.
USMNT's Chris Richards Says Concacaf Refs 'Hate Us' After Gold Cup Loss to Mexico
A number of questionable decisions went against the United States men's national team during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Mexico in the Gold Cup final, including what appeared to be a handball by Mexican defender Jorge Sánchez that wasn't called.
USMNT suffers a (good?) Gold Cup loss, plus the Nats clean house
This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Check your automated systems today. The U.S. men’s national soccer team lost to Mexico last night,
USMNT fall to Mexico in Gold Cup Final! Where do Pochettino and USMNT stand 11 months from World Cup?
Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to the USMNT’s 2-1 loss to Mexico in the Gold Cup Final. Where are the boys’ confidence level for the squad and the head coach after the USMNT’s last competitive match before the World Cup?
What the Gold Cup revealed about the USMNT's World Cup hopes
The summer got off to a rocky start for the U.S. men's national team, but by the end of the Gold Cup, Mauricio Pochettino's foundations had taken shape.
Mauricio Pochettino rips officials after controversial handball no-call in USMNT’s Gold Cup final loss to Mexico
U.S. Men’s National Team coach Mauricio Pochettino didn’t mince his words when discussing a controversial no-call.
USMNT vs. Mexico player ratings: Adams, Freeman struggle in Gold Cup final loss
The USMNT were second-best against Mexico in the Gold Cup final. Our player ratings after a 2-1 defeat in this Concacaf continental championship.
'We deserved more' - Mauricio Pochettino shows raw emotion following USMNT's heartbreaking Gold Cup final defeat
The USMNT head coach displayed rare vulnerability during a behind the scenes video after the team's 2-1 loss to Mexico in the 2025 Gold Cup final
USMNT's Freese left 'devastated' but hungry after Mexico loss
USMNT goalkeeper Matt Freese said he felt devastated following the Gold Cup final loss to Mexico, but insists it will be ...
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USMNT blows early lead for heartbreaking loss to Mexico in Gold Cup final
While the play was initially called offside, the goal was awarded by the VAR, and Mexico defended its title from 2023 while improving to 6-2 in Gold Cup finals against the U.S. See Also ...