Total Soccer Show: USMNT, Champions League, EPL, and more ... Alex Freeman to Villarreal, Pochettino’s tactics & more | USMNT Weekly
Jan 28, 2026
Discussion of several American transfers to Europe, including Alex Freeman’s move to Villarreal and Diego Luna’s La Liga links. Debate over player development paths like Pedro Guimaraes heading to Eintracht Frankfurt. Deep dive into tactical interpretations of Pochettino’s shifting formations and selection tradeoffs for the USMNT.
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Ajiman As The 'Snow-Globe' Player
- Patrick Ajiman offers a unique physical and set-piece threat that Pochettino could use as a game-changer.
- He provides hold-up play, aerial danger, and occasional creative passes useful as a specialist substitute.
Limit Specialist Picks In Tournament Squads
- Balance squad spots between specialists and reliable starters when selecting for tournaments.
- Consider how many 'specialist' players Pochettino can afford to bring without weakening core balance.
McKennie Thriving In Dynamic Role
- Weston McKennie is enjoying the best club form of his career and plays a pivotal, flexible role for Juventus.
- His movement from a wide/right role into central attacking spaces boosts Juventus' overloads and the USMNT options.