U.S. Men's Team Eyes Historic Knockout Win | Virginia Beach News

The U.S. Men’s National Team is treating their World Cup showdown against Bosnia and Herzegovina like a final, with Coach Pochettino rallying the squad to “just win, baby” — echoing the Raiders’ motto. Despite advancing from group play, they’re not resting on their laurels after seeing European giants like Germany and the Netherlands fall early. With a dismal knockout record and a history of struggles against European foes, this match is their chance to rewrite the narrative. Bosnia’s coach Barbarez admits his team is the underdog but insists the only thing that matters is what happens on the pitch — and he’s not shy about calling out social media noise. U.S. players, including Chris Richards, are energized by the challenge and are even practicing penalties — hoping to avoid one altogether. As the tournament heats up, every game feels like a final, and the U.S. is laser-focused on advancing as far as possible. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a79bfb55cce5de05