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, Mexico.

Head coach Mauricio Pochettino cautioned against making any harsh judgments of the United States men's national team after the 2-0 fall to Mexico.

The often contentious rivalry was lacking in intensity as the USMNT could not find a spark in 2-0 defeat that ended a seven-game unbeaten streak in the series.

A 2-0 loss to Mexico on Tuesday night served as a reminder of how much work lies in front of the U.S. men’s national team and new coach Mauricio Pochettino. Pochettino was handed his first loss in charge of the U.