Pochettino explains Pulisic USMNT absence
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Sunnyvale native and San Jose Earthquakes academy graduate Diego Luna starred for the United States men’s soccer national team on Sunday at PayPal Park, capably replacing Christian Pulisic
United States men’s national team coach Mauricio Pochettino is putting his foot down. After star winger Christian Pulisic offered to play in pre-Concacaf Gold Cup friendlies but not in the actual tournament, Pochettino called out Pulisic and the rest of the USMNT players for lacking commitment.
Tillman took home the match ball after an influential display that saw him dictate the pace of the game from his No. 10 position. In addition to his two goals, Tillman had a game-high four key passes. It was the kind of display PSV fans have grown accustomed to seeing, and USMNT fans have been longing for.
The USMNT, under pressure after poor recent play, had a statement win against Trinidad and Tobago in its Concacaf Gold Cup opener.