Mauricio Pochettino’s first game leading the U.S. men’s national team vs. rival Mexico will be one to forget. The USMNT was outplayed and outhustled during a 2-0 loss to El Tri in a friendly Tuesday at Akron Stadium in Guadalajara,

A 2-0 victory over Panama on Saturday night in Pochettino's first game with the USMNT doesn't fix all the team's problems. But it was obvious the Americans have shed the malaise that has plagued them for months, and that's every bit as important as snapping their four-game winless streak.