Mauricio Pochettino’s Five Best USMNT Wingers for Long-Term Success, Ranked

Pochettino ranks USMNT wingers for 2030 World Cup dominance.

Oct 21, 2026

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Mauricio Pochettino’s Five Best USMNT Wingers for Long-Term Success, Ranked

Pochettino ranks USMNT wingers for 2030 World Cup dominance.

In brief

Pochettino ranks USMNT wingers for 2030 World Cup dominance. Pochettino identifies Cavan Sullivan as USMNT’s best long-term winger for 2030 World Cup success. Originally reported by SI.

Pochettino’s 2030 World Cup Winger Goal

Pochettino needs USMNT wingers who dominate at speed, isolate defenders, create gaps and deliver precise services for 2030 World Cup success.

Pochettino’s Player Pool

Pochettino has strong candidates capable of dominating USMNT flanks at 2030 World Cup.

Tim Weah

Tim Weah

26-year-old Tim Weah is a two-time World Cup player with Ligue 1 experience and defensive versatility.

Mathis Albert

17-year-old Mathis Albert scored for USMNT, becoming youngest goalscorer at 17 years 131 days.

Sergiño Dest

25-year-old Sergiño Dest started four of five matches at 2026 World Cup as USMNT winger.

Christian Pulisic

28-year-old Pulisic is USMNT’s face but had poor World Cup performance with less than 45 quality minutes.

Cavan Sullivan

17-year-old Sullivan scored USMNT’s youngest goal at 17 years 5 days against Mexico.

Pochettino’s Top Pick

Pochettino selects Cavan Sullivan as USMNT’s best long-term winger for 2030 World Cup.

Sullivan’s Record-Breaking Season

Sullivan broke MLS records with seven goals and 14 assists in 20 matches started.

Sullivan’s International Impact

Sullivan scored USMNT’s youngest goal at 17 years 5 days against Mexico.

Sullivan’s Play Style

Sullivan is fearless, takes on older players, and is ruthless in USMNT play.

Sullivan’s Future Potential

Sullivan could be USMNT’s best player for 2030 World Cup with three senior caps.

Pochettino’s View

Pochettino says Sullivan’s play shows what USMNT needs: aggression and determination.

Pochettino’s Ranking

Pochettino ranks Sullivan as USMNT’s best long-term winger for 2030 World Cup success.

2030 World Cup Focus

Pochettino’s USMNT wingers must dominate flanks for 2030 World Cup success.

The bottom line

Pochettino identifies Cavan Sullivan as USMNT’s best long-term winger for 2030 World Cup success.

Read the original on SI

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