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How Coach Mauricio Pochettino made believers out of the U.S. World Cup team

Mauricio Pochettino was the biggest name the U.S. men's soccer team had ever hired — then, fans and analysts asked whether he'd been worth the hype. Now, the answer is a resounding yes.

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Becky Sullivan has reported and produced for NPR since 2011 with a focus on hard news and breaking stories. She has been on the ground to cover natural disasters, disease outbreaks, elections and protests, delivering stories to both broadcast and digital platforms.