USMNT v Senegal: Pulisic's Return and Pochettino's Faith
Pochettino expressed confidence in Pulisic despite last summer's exit request, as the USMNT takes on Senegal in a crucial World Cup tune-up at 3:30pm ET.
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Pochettino expressed confidence in Pulisic despite last summer's exit request, as the USMNT takes on Senegal in a crucial World Cup tune-up at 3:30pm ET.
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