Coming off defeats to Panama and Uruguay, the U.S. hopes to avoid losing three straight games since 2015 against Brazil, Mexico and Costa Rica. It has not lost to Canada at home since 1957.
“It’s a chance to redeem ourselves,” defender Chris Richards said. “It’s time to show that we’re not a team to be looked down upon, regardless of our recent results.”
Varas could be hired as San Diego’s first MLS coach and isn’t likely to be part of Pochettino’s staff. He stint as U.S. interim coach is likely to end after Tuesday’s exhibition against New Zealand in Cincinnati.
“It’s not only the biggest honor, of my life, but it’s also a responsibility that’s massive, and it’s one that I cherish,” Varas said.
He doesn’t think his short tenure has an impact on how players view him during this training camp.
“There’s no one that’s bigger than the game and there’s no one that’s bigger than the crest. And so whoever the coaches are, coming in long-term, short term, we all show up here for the badge, for the crest. We show up here to represent our country,” he said. “It has nothing to do with who’s standing in front of you and talking.”
Former coach of the U.S. under-20 team, Varas meditates but doesn’t ask players to follow his example.
“Meditation and mindfulness is a personal decision for me. It’s something that helps me, and it’s not something that I push on other people,” he said. “These guys are the best American players on the planet and they got their routines and they don’t need Mikey Varas telling them how to be better prepared.”
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