FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. — Mauricio Pochettino on Monday opened his first U.S. training camp since the World Cup — and first since he signed a long-term contract to remain the head coach.

Because of club activity Sunday, many European-based players summoned for the build up to four friendlies over 16 days were missing; most are expected to train here Tuesday at the national training center 25 miles south of Atlanta.

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In all, 28 call-ups, including 13 who’ve never worn a senior jersey, will launch the four-year cycle steaming toward the 2030 World Cup. There are eight teenagers, 12 players returning from this summer’s Round-of-16…

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