AC Milan midfielder Yunus Musah netted the first goal shortly after halftime, followed by a late strike from PSV forward Ricardo Pepi, which secured the win.
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Pochettino opted for seasoned international goalkeeper Matt Turner, currently on loan at Crystal Palace from Nottingham Forest, despite him not having played this season. Turner proved his worth by making two crucial saves during the match.
“After a few days training with the team, I think it’s amazing the way that we were focused and concentrated and tried to follow the plan,” the Argentine said.
“It was a professional performance. It’s the basis for the first step to start to grow and get better.
“There are many things to improve, to correct, but this is the beginning of a process that has to arrive in 2026 [at the World Cup] in the best condition. I am also happy because we have won, and whenever you win, things are easier to correct and improve.”
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The former manager of Southampton, Chelsea, and Tottenham, who parted ways with the Blues this summer, was appointed in September after the dismissal of Gregg Berhalter.
Berhalter was let go in July following the team’s exit from the Copa America at the group stage, which included a 2-1 loss to Panama.
The United States, set to co-host the 2026 World Cup alongside Canada and Mexico, is currently ranked 18th in the world.
Next up, the US will face Mexico in another friendly match on Tuesday in Guadalajara.
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