Mauricio Pochettino praises MLS development with USMNT stars excelling all over Europe
Many of the 25 players set for USMNT duty in November are playing in Europe after beginning their careers in MLS, a positive which Mauricio Pochettino has taken note of.
Mauricio Pochettino, the USMNT head coach, has commended Major League Soccer (MLS) for its ability to develop young talent and export it to European clubs where these players can continue to grow. During the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals against Haiti, 25 players took part, many of whom originally began their careers in MLS before moving to Europe.
Pochettino specifically highlighted American full-back Alex Freeman, who has risen to prominence under his guidance. Freeman's journey from MLS to Europe is an example of the league's capacity to develop and export talent. Pochettino's admiration extends beyond Freeman, praising the quality of players across various European leagues who have developed in MLS, such as Tyler Adams (England), Weston McKennie (Spain), and Benjamin Cremaschi (Italy).
He believes that the USMNT's success is a result of the hard work put in by MLS clubs, coaches, and the federation.
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