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US Soccer Coach Mauricio Pochettino to Throw Out 1st Pitch at Seattle Mariners Game
The U.S. coach is embracing off-field moments during World Cup play as the team balances preparation and downtime.
- U.S. head coach Mauricio Pochettino will throw the ceremonial first pitch at Friday's Major League Baseball game between the Seattle Mariners and Toronto Blue Jays in SEATTLE, with the entire USMNT invited to attend.
- The 54-year-old coach, born in Argentina and living in Spain, has fully embraced American culture since joining the USMNT, enjoying Chick-fil-A and singing John Denver's "Take Me Home, Country Roads" after victories.
- Pochettino prepared for the pitch by playing catch with players at Husky Soccer Stadium on Friday, where goalkeeper Matt Turner provided pointers as the coach demonstrated good arc and distance.
- USMNT players have noticed his integration; Gio Reyna noted "He listens to more country music than anyone now," while Tyler Adams joked about baseball's popularity in Argentina.
- The United States plays Belgium in the World Cup on Monday at Lumen Field, located across the street from the Seattle Mariners' stadium, offering a brief distraction before the high-pressure match.
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US soccer coach Mauricio Pochettino to throw out 1st pitch at Seattle Mariners game
U.S. soccer coach Mauricio Pochettino will throw out the first pitch before Friday night’s Major League Baseball game between the Seattle Mariners and Toronto Blue Jays.
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