Mauricio Pochettino's fresh lens offers USMNT's Alex Freeman, Ricardo Pepi long-waited World Cup moments (opens original article in a new tab)

USMNT defeated Australia 2-0 with key contributions from Alex Freeman and Ricardo Pepi, who both seized opportunities under new coach Mauricio Pochettino's strategy.

• Pochettino's tactical decisions led to USMNT's 2-0 win over Australia with Pepi and Freeman contributing
• Pepi secured his first World Cup start after being excluded from the 2022 squad, while Freeman scored his first World Cup goal
• Pochettino's approach of testing many players resulted in a deep roster and successful team performance