Pochettino to Throw First Pitch at Mariners Game

USA men's national team coach Mauricio Pochettino will throw the first pitch before the Seattle Mariners vs. Toronto Blue Jays game on Friday night, after a practice session with players at Husky Soccer Stadium. The event follows the team’s invitation to attend the MLB matchup and precedes the U.S. national team’s round‑of‑16 World Cup game against Belgium on Monday. xsportfeed.quest

During the festivities, Pochettino joined fans in singing John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” after the U.S. win, and forward Folarin Balogun praised the opportunities the World Cup provides in the United States.