The USMNT head coach says there was a "risk" in his squad playing in sultry Austin and chilly Denver across four days

In an interview with Roger Bennett from Men in Blazers Media Network, Adams talked about the criticism Pochettino has received for calling up players who have not often been called up in previous USMNT roster lists.

A month ago, the USMNT looked lost. Now on a three-game unbeaten streak, though, Mauricio Pochettino's hosts are dreaming of World Cup glory.

Haji Wright and Cristian Roldan have caught U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino's attention eight months ahead of the World Cup.

The Americans drew 1-1 vs. the South Americans on Friday night in a friendly, and it looks like Pochettino's experimentation is starting to pay off

USMNT drew 1-1 against Ecuador, impressing fans and players at Q2 Stadium. Coach Pochettino said, “Culture eats strategy for breakfast,” prioritizing team cultures

"The team culture, the team togetherness, is stronger than any individual," USMNT midfielder Brenden Aaronson said.

Responding from an early defensive mistake to fight back against a team that doesn't concede many goals is a good thing, as there were times in the past when the USMNT would shut down after giving up a goal.

One of those players who revealed the plans with Pochettino is Mark McKenzie, the USMNT defender who currently plays for Toulouse in Ligue 1, and played 17 minutes against Ecuador. He talked about how Pochettino advises him to improve by watching some of the best defenders in the world.