We’ve fallen hard for Team USA coach Mauricio Pocchetino—but a billionaire backer is the country’s real soccer hero

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Everybody loves Poch! America can’t get enough of USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino, who has become the first in 96 years to lead our national team to two consecutive World Cup wins. Under the 54-year-old Argentinian , the once-beleaguered US Men’s team is riding high, even as their star Christian Pulisic is sidelined with a calf injury. After decisive wins over Paraguay and Australia, they’ve advanced to the knockout round — and the supporters are effusive in their appreciation. After the US’s