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Politics hard to escape for coaches ahead of CONCACAF Nations League Finals

U.S. Men's National Team manager Mauricio Pochettino emphasized that discussing politics ahead of the Concacaf Nations League semifinal against Panama is a "big mistake" because "people are not waiting for us to talk in this way."
Pochettino expressed that the team's focus is on the competition, saying, "We need to feel proud to defend our flag and our badge."
Coach Jesse Marsch urged President Trump to "lay off the ridiculous rhetoric about Canada being a 51st state" and expressed his shame regarding U.S. Rhetoric about Canada.
Marsch noted that the players prefer to concentrate on football rather than political issues, stating, "They want to stick to playing football. They don't want to be political figures and I don't blame them.

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Poch: 'Big mistake' for USMNT to focus on politics

U.S. men's national team coach Mauricio Pochettino dismissed the political overtones surrounding the Concacaf Nations League finals, calling it a "big mistake" for his team to discuss politics.

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Poch: 'Big mistake' for USMNT to focus on politics - WeirdReads

Jeff CarlisleMar 18, 2025, 09:04 PM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. INGLEWOOD, Calif. – U.S. men’s national team manager Mauricio Pochettino sought to play down the political overtones of Thursday’s Concacaf Nations League semifinal against Panama, stating “I think it’s a big mistake if we talk about politics because I think people [aren’t] waiting for us to talk in this way.” U.S. President Trump’s rece…

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