Poch defends U.S. players: 'Criticize me,' not them

Poch defends U.S. players: ‘Criticize me,’ not them

United States coach Mauricio Pochettino defended his players and said criticism of the team should be directed at him and not his roster after Tuesday’s 2-0 victory over Japan at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio.

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