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Mauricio Pochettino unleashed a thrilling, attack-heavy lineup in an impressive World Cup opener that showed just how dangerous this squad can be when fully healthy

Pochettino was hired in September 2024 in the hopes of leading the USMNT to a statement-making performance at a World cup on home soil

The USMNT's World Cup team is chiefly made up of players who are considered members of a golden generation, each of them now entering their peak years

The majority of the USMNT's World Cup squad is made up of players who have competed together since they were teens in the youth national team setup

Adams, who hails from New York, is one of several USMNT players who celebrated the Knicks' win from the team hotel on Wednesday

Our experts predict just how far the USMNT will make it at the World Cup this summer

The USMNT gets a massive boost ahead of Friday's World Cup opener as the star defender declares himself fit to play after recovering from an ankle injury

Pochettino was hired in Sept. 2024 to lead the U.S. team to a game-changing showing in a World Cup on home soil, their campaign beginning on Friday against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium

Matt Freese has been the U.S. team's starter in goal for the last year but Turner's recent form means there's a compelling case for him to be in the lineup for Friday's World Cup opener against Paraguay

Richards trained fully with the group for the first time since camp opened 12 days ago, making his way back from an ankle injury

The USMNT lost 2-1 to Germany on Saturday in their final friendly before their World Cup opener on Friday against Paraguay, and it offered a lot of clues

Richards sustained an ankle injury on May 17, days before the USMNT's pre-tournament camp opened

Richards sustained an ankle injury on May 17 and has missed two games for Crystal Palace since, as well as the USMNT's win over Senegal on Sunday

Pochettino has opted to emphasize the USMNT's attacking strengths since taking the job in the fall of 2024, a strategy that was clearly on display in the team's 3-2 win over Senegal on Sunday

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