U.S. men's soccer team advances to World Cup knockout round with 2-0 win over Australia
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Thomas Floyd
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The U.S. men's soccer team, coached by Mauricio Pochettino, defeated Australia 2-0 to advance to the World Cup knockout round with a game to spare in the group stage. Pochettino, who emphasizes collective team values over individual performances, previously lost his temper when journalists suggested he had first- and second-choice players. The team won without star player Christian Pulisic.
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· 3 pulledMauricio Pochettino, the coach of the U.S. men's soccer team, has preached the value of the collective since taking over the program 19 months ago.
The often jovial Argentine even lost his temper after an emphatic victory last fall because journalists implied he had first- and second-choice players.
Asked about individual performances following a 4-1 win over Paraguay to open the World Cup, Pochettino repeatedly demurred.
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