Gathered around a laptop, the USMNT create their World Cup journey’s first memeable moment

Mauricio Pochettino used a mid-half water break to do an impromptu video session, adding yet another wrinkle to a controversial rule changeThe US men’s national team’s 3-2 win against Senegal means plenty in the context of the Americans’ warm-up for the World Cup. But it was a seemingly throwaway moment midway through the first half that captured many observers’ attention: Head coach Mauricio Pochettino, crouched on the ground by the US bench, motioning toward a laptop unsteadily held by an assistant, a group of players behind him rapt in attention.“It was a new one for sure,” a laughing US defender Mark McKenzie said of the scene, which more closely resembled what you might see during a time-out in the NBA than in any soccer match, let alone a top-class international on the eve of the World Cup. Continue reading…

Mauricio Pochettino used a mid-half water break to do an impromptu video session, adding yet another wrinkle to a controversial rule changeThe US men’s national team’s 3-2 win against Senegal means plenty in the context of the Americans’ warm-up for the World Cup. But it was a seemingly throwaway moment midway through the first half…

Mauricio Pochettino used a mid-half water break to do an impromptu video session, adding yet another wrinkle to a controversial rule changeThe US men’s national team’s 3-2 win against Senegal means plenty in the context of the Americans’ warm-up for the World Cup. But it was a seemingly throwaway moment midway through the first half that captured many observers’ attention: Head coach Mauricio Pochettino, crouched on the ground by the US bench, motioning toward a laptop unsteadily held by an assistant, a group of players…