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Mauricio Pochettino is bringing fight and focus back to the USMNT

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Mauricio Pochettino has been in charge of the United States men's national team since late last summer .

USMNT beat Guatemala 2-1 in the Gold Cup semi-final to reach Sunday 's Gold Cup final with Mexico in Houston .

The Argentinian says the team has an energy sparking between them that makes them feel like one.

Guatemala beat the United States 2 -0 in their Gold Cup semi-final in St Louis .

The US were dominant early and ran out to a quick 2 -1 lead, only to spend the rest of the game defending it frantically against the world’s 106th -ranked team, getting outshot 20-12 .

US held on, avoiding penalty lottery that nearly undid them in the previous round.

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