USMNT’s Country Music Pre-Game Ritual

The USMNT’s coach Mauricio Pochettino’s pre-game ritual just got a whole lot more country: he and the staff are jamming to Luke Combs, Lainey Wilson, and Ella Langley before matches, even inviting country artists to LA to hype up the team. With fans and players alike embracing the genre—from England’s squad to a German fan snagging a backstage pass—it’s no surprise John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” has surged in streams. The team’s winning streak is on fire, and they’re aiming for top spot against Turkey to keep momentum alive—proving music’s power to fuel elite performance. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/f9c8be247a6ac0aa